When is the October bank holiday 2026?

October bank holiday 2026 is on Monday 26 October 2026 – in 39 days.

Republic of Ireland · 2026

Monday 26 October

October bank holiday

3-day weekend: Sat 24 Oct – Mon 26 Oct

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Is it a bank holiday where you are?

Nation	Bank holiday?	Date in 2026
England & Wales	No	Normal working day
Scotland	No	Normal working day
Northern Ireland	No	Normal working day
Republic of Ireland	Yes	Monday 26 October 2026

Turn it into a longer break

Book these days as annual leave (England & Wales, Monday to Friday worker).

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Fri 23 Oct – Mon 26 Oct 2026 · includes October bank holiday

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Thu 22 Oct – Mon 26 Oct 2026 · includes October bank holiday

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Wed 21 Oct – Mon 26 Oct 2026 · includes October bank holiday

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Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026 · includes October bank holiday

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Book: Tue 27 Oct, Wed 28 Oct, Thu 29 Oct, Fri 30 Oct

October bank holiday dates for every year

Year	Republic of Ireland
2025	Mon 27 Oct
2026	Mon 26 Oct
2027	Mon 25 Oct
2028	Mon 30 Oct
2029	Mon 29 Oct
2030	Mon 28 Oct
2031	Mon 27 Oct

About October bank holiday

A public holiday in the Republic of Ireland only, often coinciding with Halloween celebrations.

How the date is set

The last Monday in October.

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Frequently asked questions

Is October bank holiday a bank holiday?

October bank holiday is a bank or public holiday in Republic of Ireland. It is not a bank holiday in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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