Public Holidays in Ireland, 2026
Ireland observes 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 1 of which falls on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 10
- On a weekend
- 1
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 252
Nationwide
Ireland holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Ireland. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 2 February 2026 | Monday | Saint Brigid's Day | Nationwide |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day | Nationwide |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | bank, school |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | May Day | Nationwide |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | June Holiday | Nationwide |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | August Holiday | Nationwide |
| 26 October 2026 | Monday | October Holiday | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
9 of Ireland's 10 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 1 fall on Saturday and Sunday: St. Stephen's Day (26 December 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 252 business days in Ireland.
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