When is the October bank holiday 2027?

October bank holiday 2027 is on Monday 25 October 2027 – in 345 days.

Republic of Ireland · 2027

Monday 25 October

October bank holiday 2027

3-day weekend: Sat 23 Oct – Mon 25 Oct

345days to go

Set by Irish law Ireland dates Add to calendar Plan leave around it

Is it a bank holiday where you are?

Nation	Bank holiday?	Date in 2027
England & Wales	No	Normal working day
Scotland	No	Normal working day
Northern Ireland	No	Normal working day
Republic of Ireland	Yes	Monday 25 October 2027

Turn it into a longer break

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

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Fri 22 Oct – Mon 25 Oct 2027 · includes October bank holiday

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Thu 21 Oct – Mon 25 Oct 2027 · includes October bank holiday

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Wed 20 Oct – Mon 25 Oct 2027 · includes October bank holiday

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Sat 23 Oct – Sun 31 Oct 2027 · includes October bank holiday

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Book: Tue 26 Oct, Wed 27 Oct, Thu 28 Oct, Fri 29 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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