Ireland Public Holidays 2031
Ireland has 10 public holiday dates in 2031.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Mon 3 Feb | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Mon 17 Mar | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Mon 14 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Mon 5 May | May Bank Holiday |
| Mon 2 Jun | June Bank Holiday |
| Mon 4 Aug | August Bank Holiday |
| Mon 27 Oct | October Bank Holiday |
| Thu 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Fri 26 Dec | Saint Stephen's Day |
2031 holiday calendar — Ireland
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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October
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December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Ireland in 2031
Best use of leave in 2031: take Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec off around Christmas Day for 9 days off in a row (Sat 20 – Sun 28 Dec).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 28 Dec – Wed 1 Jan | Mon 30 – Tue 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 1 – Mon 3 Feb | No leave needed | Saint Brigid's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 15 – Mon 17 Mar | No leave needed | Saint Patrick's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 12 – Mon 14 Apr | No leave needed | Easter Monday |
| 3 days off | Sat 3 – Mon 5 May | No leave needed | May Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 31 May – Mon 2 Jun | No leave needed | June Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 2 – Mon 4 Aug | No leave needed | August Bank Holiday |
| 3 days off | Sat 25 – Mon 27 Oct | No leave needed | October Bank Holiday |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 20 – Sun 28 Dec | Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Saint Stephen's Day |
| 4 days off | Thu 25 – Sun 28 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 2031 at a glance
Ireland has 10 public holiday dates in 2031, from Wed 1 Jan to Fri 26 Dec. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
Compare with Ireland public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2031.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2031?
- 10 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2031 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