Ireland · 2026

Public holidays in Ireland 2026

35
days until October Bank Holiday

10 national public holidays · 9 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

7 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 2 febMonSt Brigid's Day
  3. 17 marTueSt Patrick's Day
  4. 6 aprMonEaster Monday
  5. 4 mayMonMay Bank Holiday
  6. 1 junMonJune Bank Holiday
  7. 3 augMonAugust Bank Holiday
  1. 26 octMonOctober Bank Holiday35 days
  2. 25 decFriChristmas Day95 days
  3. 26 decSatSt Stephen's Day96 days

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

October Bank Holiday October 26 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Christmas Day / St Stephen's Day December 25 – December 26 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland has 10 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Ireland?
The next one is October Bank Holiday, on October 26 (Monday). 35 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
1 of the 10 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: St Stephen's Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in Ireland?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Ireland law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Ireland. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Ireland, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Ireland or your local government.

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