St Stephen's Day 2026 in Ireland
St Stephen's Day 2026 in Ireland is on
Saturday, December 26, 2026
54 days away
There are 54 days until St Stephen's Day 2026 in Ireland — Saturday, December 26, 2026.
54days
–hours
–minutes
–seconds
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
About St Stephen's Day 2026
St Stephen's Day 2026 falls on Saturday, December 26.
St Stephen's Day, December 26, is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland and the Irish name for what the UK calls Boxing Day. Banks, schools and government offices close, giving a guaranteed two-day Christmas break.
St Stephen's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 26, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | December 26, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after St Stephen's Day 2026
- 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)
- May 3, 2027 May Day (May Bank Holiday) 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Date rule
- December 26
- Legal status
- Public holiday (Organisation of Working Time Act 1997)
- Statutory holiday since
- Bank Holidays Act 1871, drafted by Sir John Lubbock
- Irish name
- Lá Fhéile Stiofáin; also Lá an Dreoilín, Wren Day
- Called elsewhere
- Boxing Day in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
What day is St Stephen's Day in 2026?
St Stephen's Day 2026 is on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Is St Stephen's Day a day off in 2026?
St Stephen's Day is a public holiday across Ireland, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until St Stephen's Day 2026?
There are 54 days until St Stephen's Day 2026 (December 26, 2026) as of today.