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January
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
01
Sunday
St. Brigid’s Day
St. Brigid’s Day is a observance in Ireland
02/01/2026
02
Monday
St. Brigid’s Day
St. Brigid’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland
02/02/2026
March
15
Sunday
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
03/15/2026
17
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
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Ireland (Dublin)
03/20/2026
April
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
03
Friday
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
04
Saturday
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
04/04/2026
05
Sunday
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
06
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
04
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
14
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
24
Sunday
Pentecost
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
05/24/2026
June
01
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
21
Sunday
Father’s Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
06/21/2026
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Ireland (Dublin)
06/21/2026
August
03
Monday
August Bank Holiday
The first Monday of August is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
08/03/2026
September
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Ireland (Dublin)
09/23/2026
October
26
Monday
October Bank Holiday
The last Monday of October is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
10/26/2026
31
Saturday
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
10/31/2026
November
01
Sunday
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
11/01/2026
December
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Ireland (Dublin)
12/21/2026
24
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
25
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
26
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
31
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