Public Holidays in Ireland 2026 🇮🇪
Ireland has 4 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is August Bank Holiday on 3. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Ireland.
This year, Ireland observes 10 public holidays , with 10 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is August Bank Holiday on 3. Aug. The most recently passed holiday was June Bank Holiday.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Long weekend | August Bank Holiday | Public holiday | |
| Monday Long weekend | October Bank Holiday | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Saint Stephen's Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Ireland 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- August Bank Holiday — (Monday) — long weekend
- October Bank Holiday — (Monday) — long weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Ireland
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Saint Brigid's Day: →
- Easter Monday: →
- May Day: →
- June Bank Holiday: →
- August Bank Holiday: →
- October Bank Holiday: →
