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Public Holidays in Ireland 2026

11 public and regional holidays observed across Ireland in 2026.

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Ireland observes ten official public holidays a year, most simply labelled "[Month] Holiday" and pinned to the first Monday of that month rather than a fixed date — a system that keeps long weekends predictable throughout the year. St. Brigid's Day, added in 2023, was Ireland's first new public holiday in decades and the first named after a woman. Below is the complete 2026 calendar of Irish public holidays.

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Full 2026 Calendar
DateDayHolidayObserved
January 1, 2026 Thursday Lá CailleNew Year's Day National
February 2, 2026 Monday Lá Fhéile BrídeSaint Brigid's Day National
March 17, 2026 Tuesday Lá Fhéile PádraigSaint Patrick's Day National
April 3, 2026 Friday Aoine an ChéastaGood Friday National
April 6, 2026 Monday Luan CáscaEaster Monday National
May 4, 2026 Monday Lá BealtaineMay Day National
June 1, 2026 Monday Lá Saoire i mí an MheithimhJune Holiday National
August 3, 2026 Monday Lá Saoire i mí LúnasaAugust Holiday National
October 26, 2026 Monday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh FómhairOctober Holiday National
December 25, 2026 Friday Lá NollagChristmas Day National
December 26, 2026 Saturday Lá Fhéile StiofáinSt. Stephen's Day National
What Each Holiday Means
January 1, 2026Thursday
Lá Caille
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked with fireworks, family gatherings, and a fresh start after the festive season.
February 2, 2026Monday
Lá Fhéile Bríde
Honours Ireland's patron saint Brigid, added in 2023 as Ireland's first new public holiday in decades.
March 17, 2026Tuesday
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
A celebration of Irish culture and heritage marking the feast day of Ireland's patron saint.
April 3, 2026Friday
Aoine an Chéasta
A Christian observance marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, held on the Friday before Easter Sunday.
April 6, 2026Monday
Luan Cásca
The day after Easter Sunday, extending the Easter weekend into a four-day break.
May 4, 2026Monday
Lá Bealtaine
Ireland's first-Monday-in-May public holiday, historically tied to spring workers' celebrations.
June 1, 2026Monday
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
A public holiday held on the first Monday of June, one of Ireland's regular "bank holiday Mondays".
August 3, 2026Monday
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
A public holiday held on the first Monday of August.
October 26, 2026Monday
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
A public holiday held on the last Monday of October, marking the end of the October school break.
December 25, 2026Friday
Lá Nollag
The Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and the biggest family holiday of the year across much of the world.
December 26, 2026Saturday
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
Ireland's name for Boxing Day, traditionally marked by the Wren Boys tradition in some areas.

Holiday dates sourced from the Nager.Date public holiday API and cross-checked annually. Regional and subnational holidays may not apply to every worker in Ireland — always confirm with your employer or local authority for time-off purposes.