🇮🇪 Public Holidays in Ireland 2026
Ireland has 11 public and regional holidays in 2026. The next nationwide holiday is October Holiday on Monday, October 26, 2026 (in 2 days).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day Public holiday | Lá Caille | Nationwide |
| February 2, 2026 | Monday | Saint Brigid's Day Public holiday | Lá Fhéile Bríde | Nationwide |
| March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day Public holiday | Lá Fhéile Pádraig | Nationwide |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday Bank holiday, School holiday | Aoine an Chéasta | Nationwide |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday Public holiday | Luan Cásca | Nationwide |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | May Day Public holiday | Lá Bealtaine | Nationwide |
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | June Holiday Public holiday | Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | Nationwide |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | August Holiday Public holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | Nationwide |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | October Holiday Public holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | Nationwide |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Public holiday | Lá Nollag | Nationwide |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day Public holiday | Lá Fhéile Stiofáin | Nationwide |
Regional holidays apply only in the listed states or provinces. Holiday dates are official where published; check with your employer or local authority for any last-minute changes.