🇮🇪Ireland 2026 Public Holidays List

View the complete list of holidays for Ireland in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.

Holidays

Total 15 Holidays

Holiday NameDateCountdownType

New Year's Day

2026-01-01
269 days ago
Public Holidays

St. Brigid’s Day

2026-02-02
237 days ago
Public Holidays

Mother's Day

2026-03-15
196 days ago
Memorial Days

St. Patrick’s Day

2026-03-17
194 days ago
Public Holidays

Good Friday

2026-04-03
177 days ago
Bank Holidays

Easter Sunday

2026-04-05
175 days ago
Public Holidays

Easter Monday

2026-04-06
174 days ago
Public Holidays

May Day

2026-05-04
146 days ago
Public Holidays

First Monday in June

2026-06-01
118 days ago
Public Holidays

Father's Day

2026-06-21
98 days ago
Memorial Days

First Monday in August

2026-08-03
55 days ago
Public Holidays

October Bank Holiday

2026-10-26
29 days remaining
Public Holidays

Christmas Day

2026-12-25
89 days remaining
Public Holidays

St. Stephen's Day

2026-12-26
90 days remaining
Public Holidays

St. Stephen's Day (substitute day)

2026-12-28
92 days remaining
Bank Holidays

Ireland 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights

Ireland has 11 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.

11
Public holidays
7
Long weekends
2
Bridge days
2
Weekend holidays

Long weekends without taking leave

The following 7 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.

  • St. Brigid’s Day: 2026-01-31 to 2026-02-02, 3 consecutive days
  • Easter Sunday: 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-06, 3 consecutive days
  • May Day: 2026-05-02 to 2026-05-04, 3 consecutive days
  • First Monday in June: 2026-05-30 to 2026-06-01, 3 consecutive days
  • First Monday in August: 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-03, 3 consecutive days
  • October Bank Holiday: 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-26, 3 consecutive days

Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days

The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.

  • New Year's Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
  • St. Patrick’s Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-03-14 to 2026-03-17

In 2026, 2 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Ireland provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.

4 is the busiest holiday month, with 2 public holidays.

Ireland 2026 Holiday FAQ

What are the holidays in Ireland for 2026?

This page provides the complete list of Ireland's holidays for 2026. Through the holiday lookup tool, you can view all statutory (public) holidays, bank holidays, and memorial days for 2026 with specific dates and detailed information.