Public holidays in Ireland
Ireland has 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 11 Public
- 2 Bank
- 2 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 2 | Monday | St. Brigid’s Day | Public |
| March 15 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| March 17 | Tuesday | St. Patrick’s Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Bank |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | May Day | Public |
| June 1 | Monday | First Monday in June | Public |
| June 21 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| August 3 | Monday | First Monday in August | Public |
| October 26 | Monday | October Bank Holiday | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
| December 28 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day (substitute day) | Bank |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
- Ireland has 11 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Ireland in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Ireland fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 2 of them: Easter Sunday, St. Stephen's Day.