Ireland Public Holidays 2027
There are 10 public holidays in Ireland in 2027, and 8 of them fall on a weekday.
All Ireland public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 1 February 2027 | Monday | St Brigid’s Day First Monday in February |
| 17 March 2027 | Wednesday | St Patrick’s Day |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | May Bank Holiday |
| 7 June 2027 | Monday | June Bank Holiday |
| 2 August 2027 | Monday | August Bank Holiday |
| 25 October 2027 | Monday | October Bank Holiday |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day Falls on a Saturday |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | St Stephen’s Day Falls on a Sunday |
2027 at a glance
Public Holidays
10
On a weekday
8
Working days
253
Long weekends
7
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 8 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 2027
- 3 days off: Friday 1 January 2027 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (New Year’s Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday 30 January 2027 to Monday 1 February 2027 (St Brigid’s Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday 27 March 2027 to Monday 29 March 2027 (Easter Monday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 1 May 2027 to Monday 3 May 2027 (May Bank Holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 5 June 2027 to Monday 7 June 2027 (June Bank Holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 31 July 2027 to Monday 2 August 2027 (August Bank Holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 23 October 2027 to Monday 25 October 2027 (October Bank Holiday)
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 2027?
There are 10 public holidays in Ireland in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in Ireland in 2027?
253. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 8 public holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 253. 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.