Ireland Public Holidays 2029
Ireland has 10 public holiday dates in 2029.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 5 Feb | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Sat 17 Mar | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Mon 2 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Mon 7 May | May Bank Holiday |
| Mon 4 Jun | June Bank Holiday |
| Mon 6 Aug | August Bank Holiday |
| Mon 29 Oct | October Bank Holiday |
| Tue 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Wed 26 Dec | Saint Stephen's Day |
2029 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 2029
Best use of leave in 2029: take Mon 24 Dec off around Christmas Day for 5 days off in a row (Sat 22 – Wed 26 Dec).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan | No leave needed | New Year's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 3 – Mon 5 Feb | No leave needed | Saint Brigid's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 31 Mar – Mon 2 Apr | No leave needed | Easter Monday |
| 3 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 7 May | No leave needed | May Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 2 – Mon 4 Jun | No leave needed | June Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 4 – Mon 6 Aug | No leave needed | August Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 27 – Mon 29 Oct | No leave needed | October Bank Holiday |
| 1 day leave → 5 days off best value | Sat 22 – Wed 26 Dec | Mon 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Saint Stephen's Day |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 22 – Sun 30 Dec | Mon 24 Dec + Thu 27 – Fri 28 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 2029 at a glance
Ireland has 10 public holiday dates in 2029, from Mon 1 Jan to Wed 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 2029.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2029?
- 10 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2029 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