St Brigid's Day 2026 in Ireland
St Brigid's Day 2026 in Ireland is on
Monday, February 2, 2026
273 days ago
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About St Brigid's Day 2026
St Brigid's Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 31.
St Brigid's Day is Ireland's newest public holiday and the first named for a woman. It normally falls on the first Monday in February, and banks, schools and government offices close for the country's first long weekend of the year.
St Brigid's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 2, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 1, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after St Brigid's Day 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 St Patrick's Day 2026 (Tuesday)
- 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)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, February 2, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in February, unless February 1 falls on a Friday, when that Friday is the holiday
- Legal status
- Public holiday (Organisation of Working Time Act 1997)
- First observed
- 2023, announced by the government in January 2022
- Distinction
- Ireland's newest public holiday and the first named after a woman
- Irish name
- Lá Fhéile Bríde; also called Imbolc or the February bank holiday
Frequently asked questions
What day is St Brigid's Day in 2026?
St Brigid's Day 2026 is on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Is St Brigid's Day a day off in 2026?
St Brigid's Day is a public holiday across Ireland, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until St Brigid's Day 2026?
St Brigid's Day 2026 was 273 days ago, on February 2, 2026.