Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Ireland

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Ireland's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Ireland

Monday 26 OctoberLast Monday in October
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday 26 DecemberSt. Stephen’s Day
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Monday 1 February 2027St. Brigid’s Day
Sunday 7 March 2027Mother's Day
Wednesday 17 March 2027St. Patrick’s Day
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday
Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday
Monday 3 May 2027First Monday in May
Monday 7 June 2027First Monday in June
Sunday 20 June 2027Father's Day
Monday 2 August 2027First Monday in August

All 2026 holidays in Ireland

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Monday 2 FebruarySt. Brigid’s Day
Sunday 15 MarchMother's Day
Tuesday 17 MarchSt. Patrick’s Day
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday
Monday 4 MayFirst Monday in May
Monday 1 JuneFirst Monday in June
Sunday 21 JuneFather's Day
Monday 3 AugustFirst Monday in August
Monday 26 OctoberLast Monday in October
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday 26 DecemberSt. Stephen’s Day

Not days off — but they change the city

Notable days & festivals in Ireland

Festivals, parades and observances that don't close the banks — but do fill the hotels, close the streets and change the mood entirely. Worth planning around (or avoiding).

Wednesday 17 March 2027St Patrick's Festival

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Ireland

Long weekends around a holiday fill up early and prices climb. Check dates around Last Monday in October (Monday 26 October) now.

Check flight prices to Ireland, every airline at once.

Rates in Ireland shift daily. See what your night costs now.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Ireland?

Last Monday in October — Monday 26 October.

How many public holidays does Ireland have?

Ireland has 13 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Ireland?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Ireland during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Which festivals are coming up in Ireland?

St Patrick's Festival (Wednesday 17 March 2027).

Are shops open on Sundays in Ireland?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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