2028 calendar
2028 public holidays in Ireland
11 statutory holidays in 2028. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and An Post are closed.
Holiday list
Sat
Jan 1
Mon
Feb 7
Saint Brigid's Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Mar 17
Fri
Apr 14
Mon
Apr 17
Mon
May 1
May Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Jun 5
June Holiday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Aug 7
August Holiday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Oct 30
October Holiday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Dec 25
Tue
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 2028?
Ireland has 11 statutory holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Saint Brigid's Day (Feb 7), Saint Patrick's Day (Mar 17), Good Friday (Apr 14), Easter Monday (Apr 17), May Day (May 1), June Holiday (Jun 5), August Holiday (Aug 7), October Holiday (Oct 30), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26).
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Ireland?
New Year's Day (Saturday, Jan 1). 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 2028 date.