Public holidays in Ireland 2026
11 nationwide public holidays in Ireland in 2026. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Ireland 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Lá Caille | Nationwide |
| February 2 | Monday | Saint Brigid's Day | Lá Fhéile Bríde | Nationwide |
| March 17 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day | Lá Fhéile Pádraig | Nationwide |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Aoine an Chéasta | Nationwide |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Luan Cásca | Nationwide |
| May 4 | Monday | May Day | Lá Bealtaine | Nationwide |
| June 1 | Monday | June Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | Nationwide |
| August 3 | Monday | August Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | Nationwide |
| October 26 | Monday | October Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Lá Nollag | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Lá Fhéile Stiofáin | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Ireland?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, New Year's Day (Lá Caille), a Thursday.
- Is February 2, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, Saint Brigid's Day (Lá Fhéile Bríde), a Monday.
- Is March 17, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, Saint Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig), a Tuesday.
- Is April 3, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, Good Friday (Aoine an Chéasta), a Friday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, Easter Monday (Luan Cásca), a Monday.
- Is May 4, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, May Day (Lá Bealtaine), a Monday.
- Is June 1, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, June Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh), a Monday.
- Is August 3, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, August Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa), a Monday.
- Is October 26, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, October Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair), a Monday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, Christmas Day (Lá Nollag), a Friday.
- Is December 26, 2026 a public holiday in Ireland? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin), a Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Ireland?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is August Holiday on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in Ireland?
No, every listed 2026 holiday applies nationwide.
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
1 of the 11 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.