How many days until St Stephen's Day in Ireland?

There are 54 days until St Stephen's Day 2026 in Ireland — Saturday, December 26, 2026.

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7.7weeks away
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8weekends left
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7Mondays left

About this countdown

This countdown targets St Stephen's Day on Saturday, December 26, 2026, set by the rule: December 26. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.

St Stephen's Day is a public holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — goverment offices close and many employers follow suit. St Stephen's Day, December 26, is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland and the Irish name for what the UK calls Boxing Day. Banks, schools and government offices close, giving a guaranteed two-day Christmas break.

Milestones on the way

If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to St Stephen's Day:

St Stephen's Day dates by year

YearDateDayDays from today
2026December 26, 2026Saturday54 days
2027December 26, 2027Sunday419 days

Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days until St Stephen's Day?

There are 54 days until St Stephen's Day, which falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.

How many weekends are left before St Stephen's Day?

There are 8 weekends between now and St Stephen's Day on December 26 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.

Is St Stephen's Day a day off?

St Stephen's Day is a public holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.