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Public holidays in Ireland in 2026
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. December has the most with 2.
2026 public holiday dates in Ireland
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2 February 2026 | Monday | St. Brigid’s Day |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | St. Patrick’s Day |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | First Monday in May |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | First Monday in June |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | First Monday in August |
| 26 October 2026 | Monday | Last Monday in October |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | St. Stephen’s Day |
Long weekends in Ireland in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
St. Brigid’s Day: Mon 2 FebruaryEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilFirst Monday in May: Mon 4 MayFirst Monday in June: Mon 1 JuneFirst Monday in August: Mon 3 AugustLast Monday in October: Mon 26 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
St. Stephen’s Day: Saturday 26 December 2026