Holidays in Ireland
2026 holiday calendar for Ireland
January
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
public
February
St. Brigid’s Day
Monday, February 2
public
March
Mother's Day
Sunday, March 15
observance
St. Patrick’s Day
Tuesday, March 17
public
April
Good Friday
Thursday, April 2
bank
Easter Sunday
Saturday, April 4
public
Easter Monday
Sunday, April 5
public
May
May Day
Sunday, May 3
public
First Monday in June
Sunday, May 31
public
June
Father's Day
Saturday, June 20
observance
August
First Monday in August
Sunday, August 2
public
October
October Bank Holiday
Monday, October 26
public
December
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
public
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday, December 26
public
St. Stephen's Day (substitute day)
Monday, December 28
bank (substitute)
About Ireland Holidays
This page provides a comprehensive list of holidays in Ireland for 2026. The list includes public holidays, bank holidays, school holidays, and observances.
In Ireland, holidays are an important part of the cultural and social calendar. Public holidays are typically non-working days established by law, while observances are special days that may not be official holidays but are still celebrated or commemorated.
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