2026 calendar
2026 public holidays in Ireland
11 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and An Post are closed.
Holiday list
Thu
Jan 1
Mon
Feb 2
Saint Brigid's Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Tue
Mar 17
Fri
Apr 3
Mon
Apr 6
Mon
May 4
May Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Jun 1
June Holiday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Aug 3
August Holiday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Oct 26
October Holiday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Dec 25
Sat
Dec 26
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Ireland in 2026?
Ireland has 11 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Saint Brigid's Day (Feb 2), Saint Patrick's Day (Mar 17), Good Friday (Apr 3), Easter Monday (Apr 6), May Day (May 4), June Holiday (Jun 1), August Holiday (Aug 3), October Holiday (Oct 26), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Ireland?
St. Stephen's Day (Saturday, Dec 26). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in Ireland?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Ireland. The table above shows the bank and An Post status for each 2026 date.