Ireland Bank Holidays
Ireland has 10 official public holidays each year, commonly known as bank
holidays. These days celebrate important national, religious, and seasonal
events, including St Patrick’s Day, Christmas Day, and St Stephen’s Day.
On most public holidays, banks, government offices, and schools remain
closed, while some services and shops operate with reduced hours.
Here, you’ll find short and clear details about each public holiday, including
its name, date pattern, and when it is observed. Some holidays fall on fixed
dates, while others are observed on a Monday, creating long weekends.
Ireland Bank Holidays 2026
DATE | DAY OF WEEK | OBSERVING DAY |
I JANUARY 2026 | THURSDAY | NEW YEAR’S DAY |
2 FEBRUARY 2026 | MONDAY | ST BRIGID’S DAY/IMBOLC |
17 MARCH 2026 | TUESDAY | ST PATRICK’S DAY |
6 APRIL 2026 | MONDAY | EASTER MONDAY |
4 MAY 2026 | MONDAY | EARLY 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 |
26 DECEMBER 2026 | SATURDAY | ST STEPHAN’S DAY |
Ireland Bank Holidays 2027
DATE | DAY OF WEEK | OBSERVING DAY |
I JANUARY 2027 | FRIDAY | NEW YEAR’S DAY |
1 FEBRUARY 2027 | MONDAY | ST BRIGID’S DAY/IMBOLC |
17 MARCH 2027 | WEDESDAY | ST PATRICK’S DAY |
29 MARCH 2027 | MONDAY | EASTER MONDAY |
3 MAY 2027 | MONDAY | EARLY 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 |
26 DECEMBER 2027 | MONDAY | ST STEPHAN’S DAY |
New Year’s Day
A public holiday in Ireland is observed on 1 January to mark the beginning of
the New Year.
St. Brigid’s Day (February public holiday)
Ireland’s newest public holiday, observed on the first Monday in February,
with a special rule when 1 February falls on a Friday
St Patrick’s Day
Ireland’s national holiday is celebrated on 17 March in memory of St Patrick
and his role in bringing Christianity to Ireland. The day also celebrates Irish
culture, heritage, and national identity.
Easter Monday
A public holiday observed to celebrate Easter Monday, which comes after
Easter Sunday.
Early May Bank Holiday
A spring bank holiday weekend for many people, often linked with the start
of summer events observed on the first Monday in May
June Bank Holiday
A public holiday observed on the first Monday of June, marking the start of
The summer period in Ireland.
August Bank Holiday
A public holiday observed on the first Monday of August, marking the late summer period in Ireland
October Bank Holiday
A public holiday in Ireland is observed on the last Monday of October.
marking the autumn season and often associated with Halloween
period.
Christmas Day
A public holiday in Ireland is observed on 25 December, celebrating the birth
of Jesus Christ.
St Stephen’s Day
A fixed-date public holiday in Ireland is observed on 26 December in memory of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and is associated with long-standing
local traditions.