Public holidays in Ireland 2026 and 2027
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Ireland 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Feb 2, 2026 | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | May Day |
| Mon, Jun 1, 2026 | June Bank Holiday |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | August Bank Holiday |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | October Bank Holiday |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Saint Stephen's Day |
Public holidays in Ireland 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | May Day |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | June Bank Holiday |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | August Bank Holiday |
| Mon, Oct 25, 2027 | October Bank Holiday |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Saint Stephen's Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Ireland
Ireland is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2027?
10 days in 2027 are public holidays in Ireland, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Ireland?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Ireland?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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