Ireland Public Holidays 2026
There are 10 public holidays in Ireland in 2026, and 9 of them fall on a weekday.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026 · 45 days away
As of 10 November 2026 (UTC). This page is rebuilt daily.
All Ireland public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 2 February 2026 | Monday | St Brigid’s Day First Monday in February |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | St Patrick’s Day |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | May Bank Holiday |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | June Bank Holiday |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | August Bank Holiday |
| 26 October 2026 | Monday | October Bank Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Next |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | St Stephen’s Day Falls on a Saturday |
2026 at a glance
Public Holidays
10
On a weekday
9
Working days
252
Long weekends
7
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2026 minus the 9 public holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in Ireland in 2026
- 3 days off: Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 2 February 2026 (St Brigid’s Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday 4 April 2026 to Monday 6 April 2026 (Easter Monday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 2 May 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026 (May Bank Holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 30 May 2026 to Monday 1 June 2026 (June Bank Holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 1 August 2026 to Monday 3 August 2026 (August Bank Holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 24 October 2026 to Monday 26 October 2026 (October Bank Holiday)
- 3 days off: Friday 25 December 2026 to Sunday 27 December 2026 (Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day public holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
Irish law has no automatic substitute day. When a public holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a Saturday or Sunday, you are still entitled to a benefit for it (a paid day off within a month, an extra day of annual leave, or an extra day’s pay), but you have no automatic legal right to the next working day off.
Not public holidays in Ireland
- Good Friday (not a public holiday, although many businesses close)
Good to know
- St Brigid’s Day became a public holiday in 2023. It is the first Monday in February, unless 1 February is a Friday, in which case the holiday is Friday 1 February.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Ireland in 2026?
There are 10 public holidays in Ireland in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.
When is the next public holiday in Ireland?
The next one is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, 45 days away (as of 10 November 2026).
How many working days are there in Ireland in 2026?
252. 2026 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 9 public holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 252. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Ireland?
Irish law has no automatic substitute day. When a public holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a Saturday or Sunday, you are still entitled to a benefit for it (a paid day off within a month, an extra day of annual leave, or an extra day’s pay), but you have no automatic legal right to the next working day off.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Ireland?
No. Good Friday (not a public holiday, although many businesses close) is not one of the public holidays in Ireland, although some employers give it as an extra day off.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on 6 November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.