Public Holidays 2026
Ireland
Official public holidays in Ireland for 2026 and 2027. 11 national holidays this year.
11
Holidays in 2026
5
Remaining this year
June Holiday
Next holiday · June 1, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
Lá Caille
January 1, 2026
February 2026
2
Mon
Saint Brigid's Day
Lá Fhéile Bríde
February 2, 2026
March 2026
17
Tue
Saint Patrick's Day
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
March 17, 2026
April 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
Aoine an Chéasta
April 3, 2026
6
Mon
Easter Monday
Luan Cásca
April 6, 2026
May 2026
4
Mon
May Day
Lá Bealtaine
May 4, 2026
June 2026
1
Mon
June Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
June 1, 2026
August 2026
3
Mon
August Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
August 3, 2026
October 2026
26
Mon
October Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
October 26, 2026
December 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
Lá Nollag
December 25, 2026
26
Sat
St. Stephen's Day
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
December 26, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
Lá Caille
January 1, 2027
February 2027
1
Mon
Saint Brigid's Day
Lá Fhéile Bríde
February 1, 2027
March 2027
17
Wed
Saint Patrick's Day
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
March 17, 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
Aoine an Chéasta
March 26, 2027
29
Mon
Easter Monday
Luan Cásca
March 29, 2027
May 2027
3
Mon
May Day
Lá Bealtaine
May 3, 2027
June 2027
7
Mon
June Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
June 7, 2027
August 2027
2
Mon
August Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
August 2, 2027
October 2027
25
Mon
October Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
October 25, 2027
December 2027
25
Sat
Christmas Day
Lá Nollag
December 25, 2027
26
Sun
St. Stephen's Day
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
December 26, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?↓
Ireland has 11 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Ireland?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Ireland. The next public holiday is June Holiday on June 1, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Ireland?↓
The next public holiday in Ireland is June Holiday, on June 1, 2026.
Are public holidays in Ireland paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Ireland depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Ireland change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Ireland are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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