Valentine's Day 2026 in Ireland
Valentine's Day 2026 in Ireland is on
Saturday, February 14, 2026
261 days ago
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About Valentine's Day 2026
Valentine's Day 2026 falls on Saturday, February 14. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Valentine's Day, February 14, is an observance in Ireland rather than a public holiday, so nothing closes and nobody gets the day off. Dublin has an unusual claim on the day: a city church holds relics of St Valentine himself.
Valentine's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 14, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Valentine'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 2 | Mon | St Brigid's Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Date rule
- February 14, fixed
- Legal status
- Observance, not a public holiday; nothing closes
- Named for
- St Valentine, an early Christian martyr traditionally dated to the third century
- Irish connection
- Relics of St Valentine held at Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church, Dublin
- Relics arrived
- November 10, 1836, a gift from Pope Gregory XVI to Father John Spratt
Frequently asked questions
What day is Valentine's Day in 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Is Valentine's Day a day off in 2026?
Valentine's Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Valentine's Day 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 was 261 days ago, on February 14, 2026.