01 Jan 2026
Thursday
New Year's Day marks the first day of the calendar year and is observed nationwide in Ireland.
Ireland calendar 2026
Ireland Public Holidays 2026
Public holidays and observances for 2026, including downloadable calendar files.
| Holiday | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| New Year's Day |
01 Jan
Thursday, 2026
|
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
Sunday, 2026
|
St Brigid's Day is observed in early February and recognizes Ireland's cultural and religious heritage. |
| St. Brigid’s Day |
02 Feb
Monday, 2026
|
St Brigid's Day is observed in early February and recognizes Ireland's cultural and religious heritage. |
| March | ||
| Mother's Day |
15 Mar
Sunday, 2026
|
Mother's Day is listed as an observance in Ireland. |
| St. Patrick's Day |
17 Mar
Tuesday, 2026
|
Public holiday |
| April | ||
| Good Friday |
03 Apr
Friday, 2026
|
Good Friday is widely observed in Ireland and is part of Holy Week. |
| Easter Sunday |
05 Apr
Sunday, 2026
|
Observance |
| Easter Monday |
06 Apr
Monday, 2026
|
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Ireland that follows Easter Sunday. |
| May | ||
| May Day |
04 May
Monday, 2026
|
May Day is observed on the first Monday in May and often marks the start of the summer period. |
| June | ||
| June Bank Holiday |
01 Jun
Monday, 2026
|
The June Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of June and is used for travel and family activities. |
| Father’s Day |
21 Jun
Sunday, 2026
|
Father's Day is listed as an observance in Ireland. |
| August | ||
| August Bank Holiday |
03 Aug
Monday, 2026
|
The August Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday in August. |
| October | ||
| October Bank Holiday |
26 Oct
Monday, 2026
|
The October Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday in October. |
| Halloween |
31 Oct
Saturday, 2026
|
Halloween is culturally significant in Ireland and appears as an observance date. |
| December | ||
| Christmas Eve |
24 Dec
Thursday, 2026
|
Observance |
| Christmas Day |
25 Dec
Friday, 2026
|
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Ireland. |
| St. Stephen's Day |
26 Dec
Saturday, 2026
|
St Stephen's Day is observed on 26 December and follows Christmas Day. |
| New Year's Eve |
31 Dec
Thursday, 2026
|
New Year's Eve appears as an observance and closes the calendar year. |
01 Feb 2026
Sunday
St Brigid's Day is observed in early February and recognizes Ireland's cultural and religious heritage.
02 Feb 2026
Monday
St Brigid's Day is observed in early February and recognizes Ireland's cultural and religious heritage.
15 Mar 2026
Sunday
Mother's Day is listed as an observance in Ireland.
17 Mar 2026
Tuesday
Public holiday
03 Apr 2026
Friday
Good Friday is widely observed in Ireland and is part of Holy Week.
05 Apr 2026
Sunday
Observance
06 Apr 2026
Monday
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Ireland that follows Easter Sunday.
04 May 2026
Monday
May Day is observed on the first Monday in May and often marks the start of the summer period.
01 Jun 2026
Monday
The June Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday of June and is used for travel and family activities.
21 Jun 2026
Sunday
Father's Day is listed as an observance in Ireland.
03 Aug 2026
Monday
The August Bank Holiday falls on the first Monday in August.
26 Oct 2026
Monday
The October Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday in October.
31 Oct 2026
Saturday
Halloween is culturally significant in Ireland and appears as an observance date.
24 Dec 2026
Thursday
Observance
25 Dec 2026
Friday
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Ireland.
26 Dec 2026
Saturday
St Stephen's Day is observed on 26 December and follows Christmas Day.
31 Dec 2026
Thursday
New Year's Eve appears as an observance and closes the calendar year.
Long weekends in 2026
- St. Brigid’s Day — Mon, 02 Feb
- Good Friday — Fri, 03 Apr
- Easter Monday — Mon, 06 Apr
- May Day — Mon, 04 May
- June Bank Holiday — Mon, 01 Jun
- August Bank Holiday — Mon, 03 Aug
- October Bank Holiday — Mon, 26 Oct
- Christmas Day — Fri, 25 Dec
FAQ for 2026
- How many public holidays are in Ireland in 2026?
- There are 18 public holidays listed for 2026.
- Are there observances shown on this page?
- No observances are currently listed for this year.
- Can I download the 2026 calendar?
- Yes. Use the Download ICS and Download CSV buttons to export all listed dates for 2026.