Ireland Public Holidays 2026
Ireland observes 11 national public holidays in 2026. The year opens with New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and closes with St. Stephen's Day on December 26, 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| St. Brigid’s Day | February 2, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| St. Patrick’s Day | March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| May Day | May 4, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| First Monday in June | June 1, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| First Monday in August | August 3, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| October Bank Holiday | October 26, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| St. Stephen's Day | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
April is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every Ireland public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Ireland calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland has 11 national public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and the last is St. Stephen's Day on December 26, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Ireland?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
When is New Year celebrated in Ireland in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day in Ireland is on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
Are regional holidays included for Ireland?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Ireland are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Ireland
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Ireland public holiday calendar across years: