Bank Holidays in Ireland
Ireland observes 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Ireland
- First Monday in AugustMonday, August 3, 2026
- October Bank HolidayMonday, October 26, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
- St. Stephen's DaySaturday, December 26, 2026
- New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 2 | Monday | St. Brigid’s Day | Public |
| Mar 15 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | St. Patrick’s Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Bank |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | May Day | Public |
| Jun 1 | Monday | First Monday in June | Public |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Aug 3 | Monday | First Monday in August | Public |
| Oct 26 | Monday | October Bank Holiday | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day (substitute day) | Bank |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026