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New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
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Ireland · 2026
Ireland public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Ireland for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day · Lá Caille | |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Monday | Saint Brigid's Day · Lá Fhéile Bríde | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick's Day · Lá Fhéile Pádraig | |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday · Luan Cásca | |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | May Day · Lá Bealtaine | |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Monday | June Holiday · Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | August Holiday · Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Monday | October Holiday · Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day · Lá Nollag | |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day · Lá Fhéile Stiofáin |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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- 1 JanNew Year's Day
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- 2 FebSaint Brigid's Day
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- 17 MarSaint Patrick's Day
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- 25 DecChristmas Day
- 26 DecSt. Stephen's Day
Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
5days off
Saint Brigid's Day
31 Jan – 2 Feb 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Saint Patrick's Day
17 Mar 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Easter Monday
4–6 Apr 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
May Day
2–4 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
June Holiday
30 May – 1 Jun 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
August Holiday
1–3 Aug 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
October Holiday
24–26 Oct 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Ireland have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.