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Public Holidays in Ireland — 2026
Ireland observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Lá Caille | Nationwide |
| Monday, February 2, 2026 | Saint Brigid's Day | Lá Fhéile Bríde | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Saint Patrick's Day | Lá Fhéile Pádraig | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Aoine an Chéasta | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Luan Cásca | Nationwide |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | May Day | Lá Bealtaine | Nationwide |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 | June Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | Nationwide |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | August Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | Nationwide |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 | October Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Lá Nollag | Nationwide |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Lá Fhéile Stiofáin | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | May Day |
| Monday, June 7, 2027 | June Holiday |
| Monday, August 2, 2027 | August Holiday |
| Monday, October 25, 2027 | October Holiday |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.