Ireland Bank Holidays 2026
Next public holiday
October Bank Holiday
Monday, 26 October 2026
10public holidays in 2026
7long weekends
10days off in total
These are the 10 public holidays set by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, including St Brigid's Day (added in 2023). Good Friday is not a public holiday. For Northern Ireland, see the
UK bank holidays (Northern Ireland tab).
All Ireland public holidays 2026
1Jan
New Year's DayThursday
2Feb
St Brigid's DayMondayThe first Monday in February (1 February itself when that is a Friday).
3-day weekend
17Mar
St Patrick's DayTuesday
6Apr
Easter MondayMonday
3-day weekend
4May
May Bank HolidayMonday
3-day weekend
1Jun
June Bank HolidayMonday
3-day weekend
3Aug
August Bank HolidayMonday
3-day weekend
26Oct
October Bank HolidayMonday
3-day weekend
25Dec
Christmas DayFriday
3-day weekend
26Dec
St Stephen's DaySaturdayFalls on a Saturday. There is no automatic right to the Monday off. Employees who qualify get one of: a paid day off on the day, a paid day off within a month, an extra day of annual leave or an extra day's pay, chosen by the employer.
3-day weekend
Long weekends in 2026 (7)
Long weekends in Ireland 2026
These are the breaks of three days or more where a public holiday joins the weekend (Monday to Friday working week). Expected Islamic holidays are included, so check the final dates nearer the time.
- 31 Jan – 2 Feb: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 4 Apr – 6 Apr: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 2 May – 4 May: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 30 May – 1 Jun: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 1 Aug – 3 Aug: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 24 Oct – 26 Oct: 3 days off (Saturday to Monday)
- 25 Dec – 27 Dec: 3 days off (Friday to Sunday)
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January 2026
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February 2026
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March 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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Working days per month
Working days in Ireland 2026
Counted for a Monday to Friday working week, after taking out the public holidays above. To count the working days between any two dates, or add working days to a date, use the working days calculator.
| Month | Working days | Holidays on weekdays |
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| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 19 | 1 |
| March | 21 | 1 |
| April | 21 | 1 |
| May | 20 | 1 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 20 | 1 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 1 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
| Total | 252 | 9 |
Questions
How many public holidays are there in Ireland in 2026?
There are 10 public holidays in 2026, covering 10 days in total.
When is St Brigid's Day bank holiday 2026?
Monday, 2 February 2026. Since 2023 Ireland has a public holiday for St Brigid's Day (Imbolc): the first Monday in February, or 1 February itself when that falls on a Friday.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Ireland?
No. Good Friday is a normal working day in Ireland, although some schools and businesses close. Easter Monday is the public holiday.
What happens when Christmas falls on a weekend in Ireland?
There is no automatic day off on the following Monday. If you qualify, your employer must give one of: a paid day off on the day, a paid day off within a month, an extra day of annual leave, or an extra day's pay. In 2026 Christmas Day is a Friday and St Stephen's Day a Saturday, so check which option your employer gives.
Do part-time workers get public holidays in Ireland?
Full-time workers qualify straight away. Part-time workers qualify once they have worked at least 40 hours in the 5 weeks before the public holiday.
When is the October bank holiday 2026?
Monday, 26 October 2026. It is the last Monday in October, and it is the last bank holiday before Christmas.
Are these Ireland holiday dates official?
Dates marked Confirmed come from the official source listed below. Dates marked Expected follow the usual rules and are updated when the government announces the final dates.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Source: Workplace Relations Commission: public holidays.