2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 |
| St Brigid's Day | Monday, Feb 2, 2026 |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, Apr 6, 2026 |
| May public holiday | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| June public holiday | Monday, Jun 1, 2026 |
| August public holiday | Monday, Aug 3, 2026 |
| October public holiday | Monday, Oct 26, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 |
| St Stephen's Day | Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, Jan 1, 2027 |
| St Brigid's Day | Monday, Feb 1, 2027 |
| St Patrick's Day | Wednesday, Mar 17, 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, Mar 29, 2027 |
| May public holiday | Monday, May 3, 2027 |
| June public holiday | Monday, Jun 7, 2027 |
| August public holiday | Monday, Aug 2, 2027 |
| October public holiday | Monday, Oct 25, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, Dec 25, 2027 |
| St Stephen's Day | Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 |
Weekend rule: A public holiday on a weekend is not moved automatically; you are entitled to a paid day off, an extra day of annual leave or an extra day's pay.
Official source: Citizens Information, Public holidays in Ireland. Dates are generated from the published rules; always confirm with your employer for time-off decisions.
Other countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Ireland have?
The 10 public holidays set by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 (as amended). This page lists 10 for 2026.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
A public holiday on a weekend is not moved automatically; you are entitled to a paid day off, an extra day of annual leave or an extra day's pay.
Where do these dates come from?
They are generated from the rules published by Citizens Information, Public holidays in Ireland and checked against the official calendar.