Ireland Public Holidays 2026
11 public holidays and 250 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Mon, Feb 2 | St. Brigid’s Day | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Tue, Mar 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Mon, May 4 | First Monday in May | Day off |
| Mon, Jun 1 | First Monday in June | Day off |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | observance |
| Mon, Aug 3 | First Monday in August | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Last Monday in October | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | St. Stephen’s Day | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 28 | St. Stephen’s Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 19 | 1 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 11 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Ireland?
There are 250 business days in 2026 in Ireland, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 11 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland has 11 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.