Holidays in Ireland in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Ireland in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Ireland.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Ireland January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| St. Patrick's Day | Ireland March 17 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| March Equinox | Ireland March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | Ireland April 3 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Easter | Ireland April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Ireland April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| May Day | Ireland May 4 2026, Monday |
National |
| June Bank Holiday | Ireland June 1 2026, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Ireland June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| August Bank Holiday | Ireland August 3 2026, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Ireland September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| October Bank Holiday | Ireland October 26 2026, Monday |
National |
| December Solstice | Ireland December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Ireland December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Ireland December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| St. Stephen's Day | Ireland December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Ireland December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Ireland