Public holidays in Ireland 2026
National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.
2026 holiday list
What the list covers
The national calendar includes Irish public holidays. Good Friday is widely observed but is not automatically a statutory public holiday for every worker.
Typical weekend
This guide treats Saturday and Sunday as the standard weekend when calculating working days and holiday breaks.
Source and coverage
Official annual calendar checked. Ireland's ten statutory public holidays; employee entitlement does not always mean the next weekday off.
Primary source: Workplace Relations Commission public-holiday guidance. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.
Frequently asked questions
Are these all public holidays in Ireland?
The national calendar includes Irish public holidays. Good Friday is widely observed but is not automatically a statutory public holiday for every worker.
Are regional holidays included for 2026?
This page states its exact geographic scope beside the primary source. Regional and municipal dates outside that scope are not implied.
How often should I recheck 2026 dates?
Recheck before booking travel, running payroll or relying on a date for a legal deadline, especially when holidays are proclamation- or observation-based.