Public holidays

🇮🇪Ireland 2024

Public holidays
11
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
8
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
1
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
1
J
1
F
2
M
1
A
1
M
1
J
J
1
A
S
1
O
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Lá Caille
Public
5
Feb
Saint Brigid's Day
Monday · Lá Fhéile Bríde
Public
17
Mar
Saint Patrick's Day
Sunday · Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Public
29
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Aoine an Chéasta
Bank
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Luan Cásca
Public
6
May
May Day
Monday · Lá Bealtaine
Public
3
Jun
June Holiday
Monday · Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Public
5
Aug
August Holiday
Monday · Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Public
28
Oct
October Holiday
Monday · Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Lá Nollag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Ireland

In 2024, Ireland has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 2. 3 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from August Holiday (August 5) to October Holiday (October 28): 84 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Saint Brigid's Day
February 5 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
May Day
May 6 · Monday
June Holiday
June 3 · Monday
August Holiday
August 5 · Monday
October Holiday
October 28 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2024?+
Ireland has 11 official public holidays in 2024, with March being the busiest month (2).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Ireland?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2024?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Ireland?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: Saint Patrick's Day (March 17).