Ireland Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026, six of them on a Monday. Saint Stephen's Day (Dec 26) falls on a Saturday — and there is no automatic Monday substitute, only a legal duty for your employer to give you a benefit within a month.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20277 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar7 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleFixed by the Organisation of Working Time Act (official list via Citizens Information)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Ireland.
Ireland Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Ireland.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Ireland Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFIreland Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Ireland (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Ireland?" with next upcoming closures.
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Official sources & data
- Public holidays in IrelandVisit sourceCitizens Information
Frequently Asked Questions About Ireland Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Ireland each year?
Ireland gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Ireland?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Ireland holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Ireland officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Ireland?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.