Public Holidays in Ireland 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Ireland has ten public holidays. Several are Monday bank holidays, while St Patrick's Day, Christmas and St Stephen's Day remain tied to fixed calendar dates.
Ireland Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 2 | Monday | St Brigid's Day |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Monday | May Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | June Bank Holiday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | August Bank Holiday |
| Oct 26 | Monday | October Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St Stephen's Day |
The calendar lists statutory public-holiday dates; employee entitlement where a holiday falls on a non-working day is governed separately by employment law.
St Brigid's Day and Monday Bank Holidays 2026
St Brigid's Day became Ireland's newest public holiday in 2023. It falls on the first Monday in February, except when 1 February itself is a Friday.
Holiday Rules in Ireland
If an employee's public holiday falls on a day they do not normally work, statutory entitlement is handled through employment law rather than by simply moving the calendar date.
Ireland Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Ireland has ten public holidays.
- St Patrick's Day is 17 March.
- St Brigid's Day is the newest public holiday.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have?
Ireland has ten public holidays.
When is St Brigid's Day in 2027?
It falls on Monday 1 February 2027.
When is St Patrick's Day?
It is fixed on 17 March.
Are public holidays always moved to Monday when they fall on a weekend?
No. Employee entitlement is handled under employment law and the calendar date itself does not always move.
Sources & methodology
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Official public-information service listing 2026 public holidays and statutory entitlements.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.