Bank Holidays
Bank Holidays in Ireland
Ireland has 11 bank holidays in 2026 and 11 in 2027. See every date, day of the week, and how to plan your time off.
Ireland Bank Holidays 2026
Full details11 bank holidays10 on a weekday1 on a weekend
| Date | Bank Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day | Thu |
| Monday 2 February | Saint Brigid's Day | Mon |
| Tuesday 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day | Tue |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday | Fri |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday | Mon |
| Monday 4 May | May Day | Mon |
| Monday 1 June | June Holiday | Mon |
| Monday 3 August | August Holiday | Mon |
| Monday 26 October | October Holiday | Mon |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day | Fri |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day | Weekend |
Ireland Bank Holidays 2027
Full details11 bank holidays9 on a weekday2 on a weekend
| Date | Bank Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day | Fri |
| Monday 1 February | Saint Brigid's Day | Mon |
| Wednesday 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day | Wed |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday | Fri |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday | Mon |
| Monday 3 May | May Day | Mon |
| Monday 7 June | June Holiday | Mon |
| Monday 2 August | August Holiday | Mon |
| Monday 25 October | October Holiday | Mon |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day | Weekend |
| Sunday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day | Weekend |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many bank holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
- Ireland has 11 bank holidays in 2026.
- Are bank holidays the same as public holidays?
- In most English-speaking countries, bank holidays and public holidays refer to the same days — official days off legislated by the government. The term 'bank holiday' originated in the UK when banks were required to close on certain days, and the name stuck even as the concept expanded to all workers.
- Am I entitled to bank holiday pay in Ireland?
- Yes. Under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, employees in Ireland are entitled to benefit from bank holidays. The entitlement is: a paid day off on the holiday, a paid day off within a month, an extra day's annual leave, or an extra day's pay — whichever the employer decides.
- What is the newest Irish bank holiday?
- St Brigid's Day (1 February, or the first Monday in February) was introduced in 2023 as a new permanent public holiday in Ireland, the first new public holiday since 1974. It celebrates St Brigid and the beginning of spring in the Celtic calendar.
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