Ireland Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Ireland year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 01 Feb, Sunday | St. Brigid’s Day | Observance |
| 3 | 02 Feb, Monday | St. Brigid’s Day | National holiday |
| 4 | 15 Mar, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 5 | 17 Mar, Tuesday | St. Patrick's Day | National holiday |
| 6 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 7 | 03 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | Observance |
| 8 | 05 Apr, Sunday | Easter | Observance |
| 9 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 10 | 04 May, Monday | May Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 01 Jun, Monday | June Bank Holiday | National holiday |
| 12 | 21 Jun, Sunday | Father’s Day | Observance |
| 13 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 03 Aug, Monday | August Bank Holiday | National holiday |
| 15 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | 26 Oct, Monday | October Bank Holiday | National holiday |
| 17 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 18 | 24 Dec, Thursday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 19 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 20 | 26 Dec, Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | National holiday |
| 21 | 31 Dec, Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year's Day is the first day of the year. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
St. Brigid’s Day (01 Feb) : St. Brigid’s Day is a observance in Ireland
St. Brigid’s Day (02 Feb) : St. Brigid’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland
Mother's Day (15 Mar) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
St. Patrick's Day (17 Mar) : St Patrick’s Day is the feast day of Ireland's patron saint. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Ireland (Dublin)
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is an occasion for Christians to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It is a day of rest and Christian worship in the Republic of Ireland.
Easter (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday is an occasion for Christians to celebrate Jesus' resurrection, which occurred after his crucifixion according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
May Day (04 May) : The first Monday of May is a public holiday in Ireland. It does not have an official name but is often referred to as May Day or Labour Day.
June Bank Holiday (01 Jun) : The June Holiday is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland on the first Monday of June.
Father’s Day (21 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Ireland (Dublin)
August Bank Holiday (03 Aug) : The first Monday of August is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Ireland (Dublin)
October Bank Holiday (26 Oct) : The last Monday of October is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Ireland (Dublin)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day in the Republic of Ireland. It also marks the start of the Christmas festive period.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is an occasion for Christians to celebrate the Jesus Christ's birth. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec) : St Stephen's Day commemorates the life of St Stephen, an early Christian martyr. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year's Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It serves as an occasion for parties and celebrations.