01 Jan 2023
Sunday
New Year's Day marks the first day of the calendar year and is observed nationwide in Ireland.
Ireland calendar 2023
Ireland Public Holidays 2023
Public holidays and observances for 2023, including downloadable calendar files.
| Holiday | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| New Year's Day |
01 Jan
Sunday, 2023
|
New Year's Day marks the first day of the calendar year and is observed nationwide in Ireland. |
| February | ||
| St. Brigid’s Day |
01 Feb
Wednesday, 2023
|
St Brigid's Day is observed in early February and recognizes Ireland's cultural and religious heritage. |
| St. Brigid’s Day |
06 Feb
Monday, 2023
|
St Brigid's Day is observed in early February and recognizes Ireland's cultural and religious heritage. |
| March | ||
| St. Patrick's Day |
17 Mar
Friday, 2023
|
Public holiday |
| Mother's Day |
19 Mar
Sunday, 2023
|
Mother's Day is listed as an observance in Ireland. |
| April | ||
| Good Friday |
07 Apr
Friday, 2023
|
Good Friday is widely observed in Ireland and is part of Holy Week. |
| Easter Sunday |
09 Apr
Sunday, 2023
|
Observance |
| Easter Monday |
10 Apr
Monday, 2023
|
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Ireland that follows Easter Sunday. |
| May | ||
| May Day |
01 May
Monday, 2023
|
May Day is observed on the first Monday in May and often marks the start of the summer period. |
| June | ||
| June Bank Holiday |
05 Jun
Monday, 2023
|
The June Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of June and is used for travel and family activities. |
| Father’s Day |
18 Jun
Sunday, 2023
|
Father's Day is listed as an observance in Ireland. |
| August | ||
| August Bank Holiday |
07 Aug
Monday, 2023
|
The August Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday in August. |
| October | ||
| October Bank Holiday |
30 Oct
Monday, 2023
|
The October Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday in October. |
| Halloween |
31 Oct
Tuesday, 2023
|
Halloween is culturally significant in Ireland and appears as an observance date. |
| December | ||
| Christmas Eve |
24 Dec
Sunday, 2023
|
Observance |
| Christmas Day |
25 Dec
Monday, 2023
|
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Ireland. |
| St. Stephen's Day |
26 Dec
Tuesday, 2023
|
St Stephen's Day is observed on 26 December and follows Christmas Day. |
| New Year's Eve |
31 Dec
Sunday, 2023
|
New Year's Eve appears as an observance and closes the calendar year. |
01 Feb 2023
Wednesday
St Brigid's Day is observed in early February and recognizes Ireland's cultural and religious heritage.
06 Feb 2023
Monday
St Brigid's Day is observed in early February and recognizes Ireland's cultural and religious heritage.
17 Mar 2023
Friday
Public holiday
19 Mar 2023
Sunday
Mother's Day is listed as an observance in Ireland.
07 Apr 2023
Friday
Good Friday is widely observed in Ireland and is part of Holy Week.
09 Apr 2023
Sunday
Observance
10 Apr 2023
Monday
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Ireland that follows Easter Sunday.
01 May 2023
Monday
May Day is observed on the first Monday in May and often marks the start of the summer period.
05 Jun 2023
Monday
The June Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of June and is used for travel and family activities.
18 Jun 2023
Sunday
Father's Day is listed as an observance in Ireland.
07 Aug 2023
Monday
The August Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday in August.
30 Oct 2023
Monday
The October Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday in October.
31 Oct 2023
Tuesday
Halloween is culturally significant in Ireland and appears as an observance date.
24 Dec 2023
Sunday
Observance
25 Dec 2023
Monday
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Ireland.
26 Dec 2023
Tuesday
St Stephen's Day is observed on 26 December and follows Christmas Day.
31 Dec 2023
Sunday
New Year's Eve appears as an observance and closes the calendar year.
Long weekends in 2023
- St. Brigid’s Day — Mon, 06 Feb
- St. Patrick's Day — Fri, 17 Mar
- Good Friday — Fri, 07 Apr
- Easter Monday — Mon, 10 Apr
- May Day — Mon, 01 May
- June Bank Holiday — Mon, 05 Jun
- August Bank Holiday — Mon, 07 Aug
- October Bank Holiday — Mon, 30 Oct
- Christmas Day — Mon, 25 Dec
FAQ for 2023
- How many public holidays are in Ireland in 2023?
- There are 18 public holidays listed for 2023.
- Are there observances shown on this page?
- No observances are currently listed for this year.
- Can I download the 2023 calendar?
- Yes. Use the Download ICS and Download CSV buttons to export all listed dates for 2023.