Public Holidays in Ireland
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Ireland for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
Lá Caille New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, February 2 Monday |
Lá Fhéile Bríde Saint Brigid's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, March 17 Tuesday |
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Saint Patrick's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Aoine an Chéasta Good Friday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Luan Cásca Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 4 Monday |
Lá Bealtaine May Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, June 1 Monday |
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh June Holiday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, August 3 Monday |
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa August Holiday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, October 26 Monday |
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair October Holiday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Lá Nollag Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
Lá Caille New Year's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, February 1 Monday |
Lá Fhéile Bríde Saint Brigid's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, March 17 Wednesday |
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Saint Patrick's Day |
🌍 National | |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Aoine an Chéasta Good Friday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Luan Cásca Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 3 Monday |
Lá Bealtaine May Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, June 7 Monday |
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh June Holiday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, August 2 Monday |
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa August Holiday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, October 25 Monday |
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair October Holiday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Lá Nollag Christmas Day |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, December 26 Sunday |
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Ireland is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: IE · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.