🇮🇪Ireland - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Ireland in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 15 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 278 days ago | Public Holidays |
St. Brigid’s Day | 2026-02-02 | 246 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2026-03-15 | 205 days ago | Memorial Days |
St. Patrick’s Day | 2026-03-17 | 203 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 186 days ago | Bank Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 184 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | 183 days ago | Public Holidays |
May Day | 2026-05-04 | 155 days ago | Public Holidays |
First Monday in June | 2026-06-01 | 127 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2026-06-21 | 107 days ago | Memorial Days |
First Monday in August | 2026-08-03 | 64 days ago | Public Holidays |
October Bank Holiday | 2026-10-26 | 20 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 80 days remaining | Public Holidays |
St. Stephen's Day | 2026-12-26 | 81 days remaining | Public Holidays |
St. Stephen's Day (substitute day) | 2026-12-28 | 83 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.
Long weekends without taking time off
The following 7 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- St. Patrick’s Day: after taking time off, 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.