How many public holidays are there in Ireland?

Ireland has 10 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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🇮🇪 Ireland public holidays

All public holidays in Ireland with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

40 public holidays2025–20289 long weekends in 2028

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Long weekends in 2028

Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

6days off

Christmas Day

23–26 Dec 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

5days off

Saint Brigid's Day

5–7 Feb 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

5days off

Saint Patrick's Day

17–19 Mar 2028

3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days

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Ireland public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day
7 Feb 2028	Monday	Saint Brigid's Day
17 Mar 2028	Friday	Saint Patrick's Day
17 Apr 2028	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2028	Monday	May Day
5 Jun 2028	Monday	June Holiday
7 Aug 2028	Monday	August Holiday
30 Oct 2028	Monday	October Holiday
25 Dec 2028	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2028	Tuesday	St. Stephen's Day

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Ireland public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
1 Feb 2027	Monday	Saint Brigid's Day
17 Mar 2027	Wednesday	Saint Patrick's Day
29 Mar 2027	Monday	Easter Monday
3 May 2027	Monday	May Day
7 Jun 2027	Monday	June Holiday
2 Aug 2027	Monday	August Holiday
25 Oct 2027	Monday	October Holiday
25 Dec 2027	Saturday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2027	Sunday	St. Stephen's Day

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Ireland 2028 (.ics)

Ireland 2027 (.ics)

Official source: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment-rights-and-conditions/leave-and-holidays/public-holidays/ · checked 2026-11-03

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in Ireland?: Ireland has 10 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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