Public holidays in Ireland, 2026
10 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Ireland drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 February | St. Brigid’s Day | Monday |
| 17 March | St. Patrick’s Day | Tuesday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 4 May | First Monday in May | Monday |
| 1 June | First Monday in June | Monday |
| 3 August | First Monday in August | Monday |
| 26 October | Last Monday in October | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | St. Stephen’s Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
10 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Ireland?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.