When is St Brigid's Day 2027?

St Brigid's Day 2027 is on Monday 1 February 2027in 137 days.

Republic of Ireland · 2027

Monday 1 February

St Brigid's Day 2027

3-day weekend: Sat 30 Jan – Mon 1 Feb

137days to go

Is it a bank holiday where you are?

NationBank 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 1 February 2027

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St Brigid's Day dates for every year

YearRepublic of Ireland
2025
Mon 3 Feb
2026
Mon 2 Feb
2027
Mon 1 Feb
2028
Mon 7 Feb
2029
Mon 5 Feb
2030
Fri 1 Feb
2031
Mon 3 Feb

About St Brigid's Day

Ireland's newest public holiday, first observed in 2023. It honours Saint Brigid, one of Ireland's patron saints, and marks the start of spring (Imbolc).

How the date is set

The first Monday in February, unless 1 February is a Friday, in which case that Friday is the holiday.

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Brigid's Day a bank holiday?

St Brigid's Day 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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