How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026, per Ireland Public Holidays 2026 (Organisation of Working Time Act / Citizens Information).
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026, per Ireland Public Holidays 2026 (Organisation of Working Time Act / Citizens Information). The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 31 January – 2 February 2026.
10 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
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- 1New Year's Day
February
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- 2St Brigid's Day
March
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- 17St Patrick's Day
April
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- 6Easter Monday
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- 4May Day (first Monday in May)
June
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- 1June Holiday (first Monday in June)
July
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No holidays this month.
August
Sun
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- 3August Holiday (first Monday in August)
September
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No holidays this month.
October
Sun
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Fri
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- 26October Holiday (last Monday in October)
November
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No holidays this month.
December
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- 25Christmas Day
- 26St Stephen's Day
Long Weekends in Ireland, 2026
Ireland has 7 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 31 January – 2 February 2026, covering St Brigid's Day. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
31 January – 2 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat31Saturday
- Sun1SundayHoliday
- Mon2St Brigid's DayHoliday
4–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
2–4 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
- Mon4May Day (first Monday in May)Holiday
30 May – 1 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat30Saturday
- Sun31SundayHoliday
- Mon1June Holiday (first Monday in June)Holiday
1–3 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat1Saturday
- Sun2SundayHoliday
- Mon3August Holiday (first Monday in August)Holiday
24–26 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat24Saturday
- Sun25SundayHoliday
- Mon26October Holiday (last Monday in October)Holiday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26St Stephen's DayHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Ireland Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Ireland has 10 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (St Stephen's Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 2 February 2026 | Monday | St Brigid's Day | Holiday |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | St Patrick's Day | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | May Day (first Monday in May) | Holiday |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | June Holiday (first Monday in June) | Holiday |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | August Holiday (first Monday in August) | Holiday |
| 26 October 2026 | Monday | October Holiday (last Monday in October) | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | St Stephen's Day | Holiday |
Official source: Ireland Public Holidays 2026 (Organisation of Working Time Act / Citizens Information) (The ten statutory public holidays. St Brigid's Day falls on the first Monday of February (2 February in 2026). When a public holiday falls on a weekend (St Stephen's Day 2026), employees are entitled to an alternative day off or pay, but the holiday itself is not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. The ten statutory public holidays under the Organisation of Working Time Act. When a public holiday falls on a weekend, employees are entitled to an alternative day off or extra pay, but the holiday itself is not moved.
Download Ireland 2026 Holiday Data
The Ireland 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2026?
There are 7 long-weekend periods in Ireland in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 31 January - 2 February 2026, covering St Brigid's Day.
What is the official source for the 2026 Ireland holiday calendar?
The official source is Ireland Public Holidays 2026 (Organisation of Working Time Act / Citizens Information) (The ten statutory public holidays. St Brigid's Day falls on the first Monday of February (2 February in 2026). When a public holiday falls on a weekend (St Stephen's Day 2026), employees are entitled to an alternative day off or pay, but the holiday itself is not moved).
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Ireland?
No. Good Friday is not a statutory public holiday in Ireland, although many schools and some businesses close. The Easter public holiday is Easter Monday — 6 April in 2026.
When is St Brigid's Day observed in 2026?
St Brigid's Day, Ireland's newest public holiday (since 2023), falls on the first Monday of February unless 1 February is a Friday. In 2026, 1 February is a Sunday, so the holiday is Monday, 2 February.