Ireland public holidays 2026
In 2026, Ireland has 10 public holidays – 9 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Ireland 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 02/02/2026 | Monday | St. Brigid’s Day |
| 03/17/2026 | Tuesday | St. Patrick’s Day |
| 04/06/2026 | Monday | Easter MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe. |
| 05/04/2026 | Monday | First Monday in May |
| 06/01/2026 | Monday | First Monday in June |
| 08/03/2026 | Monday | First Monday in August |
| 10/26/2026 | Monday | Last Monday in October |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
| 12/26/2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen’s Day |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Ireland in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01 – 01/04/2026 | New Year's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 01/31 – 02/08/2026 | St. Brigid’s Day | 4 | 9 |
| 03/14 – 03/17/2026 | St. Patrick’s Day | 1 | 4 |
| 04/04 – 04/12/2026 | Easter Monday | 4 | 9 |
| 05/02 – 05/10/2026 | First Monday in May | 4 | 9 |
| 05/30 – 06/07/2026 | First Monday in June | 4 | 9 |
| 08/01 – 08/09/2026 | First Monday in August | 4 | 9 |
| 10/24 – 11/01/2026 | Last Monday in October | 4 | 9 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Ireland 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 10
- on weekdays
- 9
- on weekends
- 1
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 10
- Working days (Ireland)
- 252
Partial or optional days off
| 04/03/2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 12/28/2026 | Monday | St. Stephen’s Day (substitute day) |
Other observances 2026
| 03/15/2026 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| 04/05/2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 06/21/2026 | Sunday | Father's Day |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Ireland?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Ireland is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Ireland in 2026?
We found 9 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 9 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 10 in 2025.