Ireland Public Holidays 2026
Ireland has 10 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 2 Feb | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Tue 17 Mar | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Mon 4 May | May Bank Holiday |
| Mon 1 Jun | June Bank Holiday |
| Mon 3 Aug | August Bank Holiday |
| Mon 26 Oct | October Bank Holiday |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec | Saint Stephen's Day |
2026 holiday calendar — Ireland
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Ireland in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Fri 2 Jan off around New Year's Day for 4 days off in a row (Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 31 Jan – Mon 2 Feb | No leave needed | Saint Brigid's Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 14 – Tue 17 Mar | Mon 16 Mar | Saint Patrick's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 4 – Mon 6 Apr | No leave needed | Easter Monday |
| 3 days off | Sat 2 – Mon 4 May | No leave needed | May Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 30 May – Mon 1 Jun | No leave needed | June Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 1 – Mon 3 Aug | No leave needed | August Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 24 – Mon 26 Oct | No leave needed | October Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, Saint Stephen's Day |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Ireland holidays in 2026 at a glance
Ireland has 10 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Sat 26 Dec. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Ireland public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
- 10 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Citizens Information – Public holidays in Ireland · python-holidays – open holiday rules