Ireland Public Holidays 2028
Ireland has 10 public holiday dates in 2028.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 7 Feb | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Fri 17 Mar | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Mon 1 May | May Bank Holiday |
| Mon 5 Jun | June Bank Holiday |
| Mon 7 Aug | August Bank Holiday |
| Mon 30 Oct | October Bank Holiday |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Tue 26 Dec | Saint Stephen's Day |
2028 holiday calendar — Ireland
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Ireland in 2028
Best use of leave in 2028: take Wed 27 – Fri 29 Dec off around Christmas Day for 9 days off in a row (Sat 23 – Sun 31 Dec).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 7 Feb | No leave needed | Saint Brigid's Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 17 – Sun 19 Mar | No leave needed | Saint Patrick's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 15 – Mon 17 Apr | No leave needed | Easter Monday |
| 3 days off | Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May | No leave needed | May Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 3 – Mon 5 Jun | No leave needed | June Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 7 Aug | No leave needed | August Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 28 – Mon 30 Oct | No leave needed | October Bank Holiday |
| 4 days off | Sat 23 – Tue 26 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, Saint Stephen's Day |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 23 – Sun 31 Dec | Wed 27 – Fri 29 Dec | 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 2028 at a glance
Ireland has 10 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Tue 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 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2028?
- 10 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2028 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Citizens Information – Public holidays in Ireland · python-holidays – open holiday rules