Public holidays

🇮🇪Ireland 2026

Public holidays
11
in 2026
Next holiday
August Holiday
in 49d
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
1
M
2
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
Thursday · Lá Caille
165d ago Public
2
Feb
Saint Brigid's Day
Monday · Lá Fhéile Bríde
133d ago Public
17
Mar
Saint Patrick's Day
Tuesday · Lá Fhéile Pádraig
90d ago Public
3
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Aoine an Chéasta
73d ago Bank
6
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Luan Cásca
70d ago Public
4
May
May Day
Monday · Lá Bealtaine
42d ago Public
1
Jun
June Holiday
Monday · Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
14d ago Public
3
Aug
August Holiday
Monday · Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
in 49d Public
26
Oct
October Holiday
Monday · Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
in 133d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Lá Nollag
in 193d Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday · Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
in 194d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Ireland

In 2026, Ireland has 11 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, 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 3) to October Holiday (October 26): 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Saint Brigid's Day
February 2 · Monday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
May Day
May 4 · Monday
June Holiday
June 1 · Monday
August Holiday
August 3 · Monday
October Holiday
October 26 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?+
Ireland has 11 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (2).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Ireland?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2026?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Ireland?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: St. Stephen's Day (December 26).