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Ireland
Total 56 public holidays
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Holiday List

January

2 holidays

01

Thursday

New Year's Day

New Year's Day is the first day of the year. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

01/01/2026

06

Tuesday

Epiphany

Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.

01/06/2026

February

4 holidays

01

Sunday

St. Brigid’s Day

St. Brigid’s Day is a observance in Ireland

02/01/2026

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Sunday

St. Brigid's Day

St. Brigid's Day is a observance in Ireland

02/01/2026

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Monday

St. Brigid’s Day

St. Brigid’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland

02/02/2026

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Monday

St. Brigid's Day

St. Brigid's Day is a national holiday in Ireland

02/02/2026

March

3 holidays

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Sunday

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

03/15/2026

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Tuesday

St. Patrick's Day

St Patrick’s Day is the feast day of Ireland's patron saint. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

03/17/2026

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Friday

March Equinox

March Equinox in Ireland (Dublin)

03/20/2026

April

5 holidays

02

Thursday

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.

04/02/2026

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Good Friday

Good Friday is an occasion for Christians to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It is a day of rest and Christian worship in the Republic of Ireland.

04/03/2026

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Saturday

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.

04/04/2026

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Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is an occasion for Christians to celebrate Jesus' resurrection, which occurred after his crucifixion according to Christian belief.

04/05/2026

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Monday

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

04/06/2026

May

3 holidays

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Monday

May Day

The first Monday of May is a public holiday in Ireland. It does not have an official name but is often referred to as May Day or Labour Day.

05/04/2026

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Thursday

Ascension Day

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

05/14/2026

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Sunday

Pentecost

Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

05/24/2026

June

4 holidays

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Monday

June Bank Holiday

The June Holiday is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland on the first Monday of June.

06/01/2026

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Sunday

Father’s Day

Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.

06/21/2026

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June Solstice

June Solstice in Ireland (Dublin)

06/21/2026

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Father's Day

Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.

06/21/2026

August

1 holidays

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Monday

August Bank Holiday

The first Monday of August is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

08/03/2026

September

1 holidays

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Wednesday

September Equinox

September Equinox in Ireland (Dublin)

09/23/2026

October

2 holidays

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Monday

October Bank Holiday

The last Monday of October is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

10/26/2026

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Saturday

Halloween

Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.

10/31/2026

November

1 holidays

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Sunday

All Saints' Day

Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

11/01/2026

December

5 holidays

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Monday

December Solstice

December Solstice in Ireland (Dublin)

12/21/2026

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Thursday

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day in the Republic of Ireland. It also marks the start of the Christmas festive period.

12/24/2026

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Friday

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is an occasion for Christians to celebrate the Jesus Christ's birth. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

12/25/2026

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Saturday

St. Stephen's Day

St Stephen's Day commemorates the life of St Stephen, an early Christian martyr. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

12/26/2026

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Thursday

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It serves as an occasion for parties and celebrations.

12/31/2026