Christmas Day 2026 in Ireland
Christmas Day 2026 in Ireland is on
Friday, December 25, 2026
53 days away
There are 53 days until Christmas Day 2026 in Ireland — Friday, December 25, 2026.
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About Christmas Day 2026
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, December 27.
Christmas Day, December 25, is a public holiday in Ireland and the most complete shutdown of the year. Almost everything closes, including pubs, and public transport does not run.
Christmas Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | — |
Holidays after Christmas Day 2026
- Dec 26, 2026 St Stephen's Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Feb 1, 2027 St Brigid's Day 2027 (Monday)
- Mar 17, 2027 St Patrick's Day 2027 (Wednesday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26 | Sat | St Stephen's Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Date rule
- December 25 every year
- Legal status
- Public holiday in the Republic of Ireland under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
- Irish name
- La Nollag
- Statutory since
- The Bank Holidays Act 1871, formalizing a much older closure
- If it falls on a weekend
- No automatic right to the next working day off; the entitlement can be paid or given as leave instead
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Is Christmas Day a day off in 2026?
Christmas Day is a public holiday across Ireland, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Christmas Day 2026?
There are 53 days until Christmas Day 2026 (December 25, 2026) as of today.