Public holidays in Republic of Ireland
The next public holiday in Republic of Ireland is October bank holiday on Monday 26 October 2026 – in 39 days.
Next public holiday · Republic of Ireland
Monday 26 October
October bank holiday
Republic of Ireland public holidays 2026
10 dates this year.
- New Year's Day Thursday 1 January
- St Brigid's Day Monday 2 February
- St Patrick's Day Tuesday 17 March
- Easter Monday Monday 6 April
- May bank holiday Monday 4 May
- June bank holiday Monday 1 June
- August bank holiday Monday 3 August
- October bank holiday Monday 26 October In 39 days
- Christmas Day Friday 25 December In 99 days
- St Stephen's Day Saturday 26 December In 100 days
Republic of Ireland public holidays 2027
10 dates next year.
- New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 In 106 days
- St Brigid's Day Monday 1 February 2027 In 137 days
- St Patrick's Day Wednesday 17 March 2027 In 181 days
- Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027 In 193 days
- May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 In 228 days
- June bank holiday Monday 7 June 2027 In 263 days
- August bank holiday Monday 2 August 2027 In 319 days
- October bank holiday Monday 25 October 2027 In 403 days
- Christmas Day Saturday 25 December 2027 In 464 days
- St Stephen's Day Sunday 26 December 2027 In 465 days
Every year
- Ireland 2019
- Ireland 2020
- Ireland 2021
- Ireland 2022
- Ireland 2023
- Ireland 2024
- Ireland 2025
- Ireland 2026
- Ireland 2027
- Ireland 2028
- Ireland 2029
- Ireland 2030
- Ireland 2031
Irish public holiday dates are set by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. See Citizens Information for your rights.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Republic of Ireland?
Republic of Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026 and 10 in 2027.
When is the next public holiday in Republic of Ireland?
The next public holiday in Republic of Ireland is October bank holiday on Monday 26 October 2026, in 39 days.
What happens if an Irish public holiday falls on a weekend?
There is no automatic substitute day in the Republic of Ireland. Employees who qualify are still entitled to a benefit for the public holiday, such as a paid day off, an extra day of annual leave or an extra day's pay. Citizens Information explains the rules.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Ireland?
No. Good Friday is not a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, although some businesses close.
When did St Brigid's Day become a public holiday?
St Brigid's Day became Ireland's tenth public holiday in 2023. It falls on the first Monday in February, or on 1 February if that date is a Friday.
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