Ireland Public Holidays for
Ireland has 11 public holidays in 2026. 9 fall on weekdays, 2 on weekends.
All 11 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 2 | Monday | St. Brigid’s Day |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | St. Patrick’s Day |
| Apr 5 | Sunday(weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | Monday | May Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | First Monday in June |
| Aug 3 | Monday | First Monday in August |
| Oct 26 | Monday | October Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday(weekend) | St. Stephen's Day |
Plan your time off
9 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
New Year's Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 31 – Feb 3
St. Brigid’s Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Mar 14 – Mar 17
St. Patrick’s Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 4 – Apr 7
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 2 – May 5
May Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 30 – Jun 2
First Monday in June
4 days off · 1 leave day
Aug 1 – Aug 4
First Monday in August
4 days off · 1 leave day
Oct 24 – Oct 27
October Bank Holiday
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 27
Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 28
Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day
Leave entitlements in Ireland
Employees in Ireland are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks (20 days) paid annual leave per year. This is in addition to the 10 public holidays (including St. Brigid's Day, added in 2023).