Ireland public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Ireland): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 10
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 7
Ireland public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 2 | Monday | St. Brigid’s Day |
| March 17 | Tuesday | St. Patrick’s Day |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Monday | First Monday in May |
| June 1 | Monday | First Monday in June |
| August 3 | Monday | First Monday in August |
| October 26 | Monday | Last Monday in October |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen’s Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 31 – February 23 days off
- March 14 – March 174 days off · if you take Monday March 16 off
- April 4 – April 63 days off
- May 2 – May 43 days off
- May 30 – June 13 days off
- August 1 – August 33 days off
- October 24 – October 263 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 15 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| June 21 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| December 28 | Monday | St. Stephen’s Day (substitute day) |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Ireland?
Next public holiday (Ireland): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Ireland has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.