October Bank Holiday 2026 in Ireland
October Bank Holiday 2026 in Ireland is on
Monday, October 26, 2026
7 days ago
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About October Bank Holiday 2026
October Bank Holiday 2026 falls on Monday, October 26. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, October 24.
The October bank holiday is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland on the last Monday in October. Banks, schools and government offices close, and the long weekend usually wraps around Halloween and the end of summer time.
October Bank Holiday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 26, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | October 25, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after October Bank Holiday 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- 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)
Other holidays in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- Date rule
- Last Monday in October
- Legal status
- Public holiday (Organisation of Working Time Act 1997)
- Introduced
- 1977, by regulations made under the Holidays (Employees) Act 1973
- Irish name
- Lá Saoire Oíche Shamhna, the Halloween holiday
- Also known as
- October Holiday, Halloween bank holiday
Frequently asked questions
What day is October Bank Holiday in 2026?
October Bank Holiday 2026 is on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Is October Bank Holiday a day off in 2026?
October Bank Holiday is a public holiday across Ireland, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until October Bank Holiday 2026?
October Bank Holiday 2026 was 7 days ago, on October 26, 2026.