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Is today a public holiday in Ireland?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Ireland. The next public holiday is Last Monday in October on Monday 26 October 2026, in 9 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Europe/Dublin time
Ireland, this month public holiday
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Ireland?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Ireland.

Next public holiday in Ireland

Last Monday in October on Monday 26 October 2026, in 9 days. The last one was First Monday in August on 3 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Ireland

HolidayDateWhen
Last Monday in OctoberMonday 26 October 2026in 9 days
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
St. Stephen’s DaySaturday 26 December 2026in 70 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
St. Brigid’s DayMonday 1 February 2027in 107 days
St. Patrick’s DayWednesday 17 March 2027in 151 days

Public holidays in Ireland in 2026

Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a weekend. 3 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
2 February 2026MondaySt. Brigid’s Day
17 March 2026TuesdaySt. Patrick’s Day
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
4 May 2026MondayFirst Monday in May
1 June 2026MondayFirst Monday in June
3 August 2026MondayFirst Monday in August
26 October 2026MondayLast Monday in October
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendSt. Stephen’s Day

Long weekends in Ireland in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Last Monday in October: Mon 26 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Ireland in 2027

Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Ireland

Is today a public holiday in Ireland?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Ireland, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Ireland?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Ireland.

What is the next public holiday in Ireland?

The next public holiday in Ireland is Last Monday in October on Monday 26 October 2026, in 9 days.

How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?

Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 3 are still to come this year.

Does Ireland move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Ireland in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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