Public Holidays in Ireland 1971 🇮🇪

Ireland has 6 public holidays in 1971. The next public holiday is October Bank Holiday on 26. Oct. 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.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
17. Mar	Wednesday	Saint Patrick's Day	Public holiday
12. Apr	Monday Long weekend	Easter Monday	Public holiday
31. May	Monday Long weekend	Whit Monday	Public holiday
2. Aug	Monday Long weekend	August Bank Holiday	Public holiday
25. Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Sunday	Saint Stephen's Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Ireland 1971

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Easter Monday — 12. Apr (Monday) — long weekend
Whit Monday — 31. May (Monday) — long weekend
August Bank Holiday — 2. Aug (Monday) — 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 1971 to 1972.

Easter Monday: 12. Apr 1971 → 3. Apr 1972
Whit Monday: 31. May 1971 → 22. May 1972
August Bank Holiday: 2. Aug 1971 → 7. Aug 1972

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Ireland have in 1971?

Ireland observes 6 public holidays in 1971. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Ireland?

The next public holiday in Ireland is October Bank Holiday on 26. Oct.

Are public holidays in Ireland the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 1971.