Ireland Public Holidays 2027
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2027. St Brigid's Day is Monday 1 February and St Patrick's Day is Wednesday 17 March.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date (2027) | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | |
| Mon 1 Feb | St Brigid's Day | First Monday in February, or 1 February if it is a Friday |
| Wed 17 Mar | St Patrick's Day | |
| Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday | |
| Mon 3 May | May bank holiday | |
| Mon 7 Jun | June bank holiday | |
| Mon 2 Aug | August bank holiday | |
| Mon 25 Oct | October bank holiday | |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| Sun 26 Dec | St Stephen's Day | Sunday |
How Irish public holidays work
Ireland's public holidays are set by the Organisation of Working Time Act. Good Friday is not a public holiday, although many businesses close. When a public holiday falls on a weekend, there is no automatic substitute Monday; instead, employees are entitled to a paid day off within a month, an extra day of annual leave, or an extra day's pay. In practice many employers give Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December off in 2027, as Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day fall on a weekend.
St Brigid's Day became a public holiday in 2023, the first named after a woman.
Long weekends and travel in 2027
Six of the ten holidays are Mondays. St Patrick's Day falls midweek in 2027; Dublin's parade and festival draw huge crowds, so book accommodation early if you plan to visit.
Long weekends in Ireland in 2027
- Fri 1 – Sun 3 Jan: 3 days off
- Sat 30 Jan – Mon 1 Feb: 3 days off
- Sat 27 – Mon 29 Mar: 3 days off
- Sat 1 – Mon 3 May: 3 days off
- Sat 5 – Mon 7 Jun: 3 days off
- Sat 31 Jul – Mon 2 Aug: 3 days off
- Sat 23 – Mon 25 Oct: 3 days off
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend; regional holidays and company rules can add days.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Good Friday a public holiday in Ireland?
- No, but many pubs and businesses close or have reduced hours.
- When is St Brigid's Day 2027?
- Monday 1 February 2027.
- What happens when Christmas falls on a weekend?
- Employees are entitled to another paid day off, an extra day of leave or extra pay; most employers give 27 and 28 December.
Sources: Citizens Information – Public holidays in Ireland · Government of Ireland