Ireland

Ireland public holidays

The next public holiday in Ireland is Christmas Day, in 40 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.

Next public holiday

Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026 · in 40 days

Public holidays in Ireland in the next 12 months
Date	Holiday
December 2026
Dec 25Friday	Christmas DayNationwide
Dec 26Saturday	Saint Stephen's DayNationwide
January 2027
Jan 1Friday	New Year's DayNationwide
February 2027
Feb 1Monday	Saint Brigid's DayNationwide
March 2027
Mar 17Wednesday	Saint Patrick's DayNationwide
Mar 29Monday	Easter MondayNationwide
May 2027
May 3Monday	May DayNationwide
June 2027
Jun 7Monday	June Bank HolidayNationwide
August 2027
Aug 2Monday	August Bank HolidayNationwide
October 2027
Oct 25Monday	October Bank HolidayNationwide

Dates come from the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Governments sometimes add or move days at short notice, so check official announcements for critical plans. See our sources.

Long weekends coming up

8 breaks of three days or more in the next 12 months, from nationwide holidays and the weekend.

3 daysFri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · Christmas Day, Saint Stephen's Day
3 daysFri, Jan 1, 2027 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · New Year's Day
3 daysSat, Jan 30, 2027 – Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · Saint Brigid's Day
3 daysSat, Mar 27, 2027 – Mon, Mar 29, 2027 · Easter Monday
3 daysSat, May 1, 2027 – Mon, May 3, 2027 · May Day
3 daysSat, Jun 5, 2027 – Mon, Jun 7, 2027 · June Bank Holiday
3 daysSat, Jul 31, 2027 – Mon, Aug 2, 2027 · August Bank Holiday
3 daysSat, Oct 23, 2027 – Mon, Oct 25, 2027 · October Bank Holiday

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday in Ireland?

Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 40 days.

How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?

10 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.

Where do these dates come from?

From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.