Ireland holidays 2026

All 15 holidays and observances in Ireland in 2026: 10 public holidays and the observances people search for most. Use the filters to show only the type you need.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type	Where
Jan 1	Thu	New Year's Day	Public holiday	Nationwide
Feb 2	Mon	St Brigid's Day	Public holiday	Nationwide
Feb 14	Sat	Valentine's Day	Observance	Nationwide
Mar 15	Sun	Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday)	Observance	Nationwide
Mar 17	Tue	St Patrick's Day	Public holiday	Nationwide
Apr 3	Fri	Good Friday	Observance	Nationwide
Apr 6	Mon	Easter Monday	Public holiday	Nationwide
May 4	Mon	May Day (May Bank Holiday)	Public holiday	Nationwide
Jun 1	Mon	June Bank Holiday	Public holiday	Nationwide
Jun 21	Sun	Father's Day	Observance	Nationwide
Aug 3	Mon	August Bank Holiday	Public holiday	Nationwide
Oct 26	Mon	October Bank Holiday	Public holiday	Nationwide
Oct 31	Sat	Halloween	Observance	Nationwide
Dec 25	Fri	Christmas Day	Public holiday	Nationwide
Dec 26	Sat	St Stephen's Day	Public holiday	Nationwide

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.

Long weekends in 2026

Bridge opportunity Thu, Jan 1

New Year's Day (Thursday)

Take Friday, Jan 2 off for a 4-day break.

3-day weekend Sat, Jan 31 – Mon, Feb 2

St Brigid's Day (Monday)

Add Tuesday, Feb 3 for a 4-day break.

Bridge opportunity Tue, Mar 17

St Patrick's Day (Tuesday)

Take Monday, Mar 16 off for a 4-day break.

3-day weekend Sat, Apr 4 – Mon, Apr 6

Easter Monday (Monday)

Add Tuesday, Apr 7 for a 4-day break.

3-day weekend Sat, May 2 – Mon, May 4

May Day (May Bank Holiday) (Monday)

Add Tuesday, May 5 for a 4-day break.

3-day weekend Sat, May 30 – Mon, Jun 1

June Bank Holiday (Monday)

Add Tuesday, Jun 2 for a 4-day break.

3-day weekend Sat, Aug 1 – Mon, Aug 3

August Bank Holiday (Monday)

Add Tuesday, Aug 4 for a 4-day break.

3-day weekend Sat, Oct 24 – Mon, Oct 26

October Bank Holiday (Monday)

Add Tuesday, Oct 27 for a 4-day break.

3-day weekend Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27

Christmas Day (Friday) St Stephen's Day (Saturday)

Add Thursday, Dec 24 for a 4-day break.

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Reading this list

Public holidays apply across Ireland. Observances are widely celebrated but are not public holidays — offices, banks and schools keep normal hours. Where a holiday falls on a weekend the observed (in-lieu) date is shown beneath the actual date.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in 2026?

There are 10 public holidays in Ireland in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last is St Stephen's Day on Saturday, December 26, 2026.

Which 2026 public holidays fall on a weekend?

St Stephen's Day (Saturday, December 26).

Which public holidays in 2026 create a long weekend?

7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday in 2026: St Brigid's Day (Mon, Feb 2), Easter Monday (Mon, Apr 6), May Day (May Bank Holiday) (Mon, May 4), June Bank Holiday (Mon, Jun 1), August Bank Holiday (Mon, Aug 3), October Bank Holiday (Mon, Oct 26), Christmas Day (Fri, Dec 25). See the long weekends section for bridge-day ideas.