Good Friday 2026 in Ireland
Good Friday 2026 in Ireland is on
Friday, April 3, 2026
213 days ago
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About Good Friday 2026
Good Friday 2026 falls on Friday, April 3. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Good Friday is not a public holiday in Ireland, despite widespread closures. Schools, banks and many offices shut, but employees have no legal entitlement to the day off or to holiday pay.
Good Friday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Good Friday 2026
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 4, 2026 May Day (May Bank Holiday) 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 1, 2026 June Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Aug 3, 2026 August Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 26, 2026 October Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Date rule
- The Friday before Easter Sunday, so it moves between March 20 and April 23
- Legal status
- Observance in Ireland; not one of the ten statutory public holidays
- Entitlement
- None. No legal right to time off or to holiday pay for the day
- Irish name
- Aoine an Cheasta
- What closes
- Banks, schools and courts; most shops and supermarkets open as normal
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2026?
Good Friday 2026 is on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Is Good Friday a day off in 2026?
Good Friday is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday 2026 was 213 days ago, on April 3, 2026.