Public holidays in Ireland 2026
National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.
2026 holiday list
New Year's Day
Official 路 NationalSt Brigid's Day
Official 路 NationalSt Patrick's Day
Official 路 NationalEaster Monday
Official 路 NationalMay Day
Official 路 NationalJune Bank Holiday
Official 路 NationalAugust Bank Holiday
Official 路 NationalOctober Bank Holiday
Official 路 NationalChristmas Day
Official 路 NationalSt Stephen's Day
Official 路 NationalWhat 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.
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.