Public holidays

Ireland public holidays 2026

Every public holiday in Ireland for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →

The best long weekends in Ireland, 2026

  • Lá Fhéile Bríde — 2026-02-02 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Luan Cásca — 2026-04-06 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lá Bealtaine — 2026-05-04 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh — 2026-06-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa — 2026-08-03 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair — 2026-10-26 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lá Nollag — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Lá Caille — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Lá Fhéile Pádraig — 2026-03-17 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)

All Ireland public holidays in 2026

DateDayHoliday
2026-01-01ThursdayLá Caille
2026-02-02MondayLá Fhéile Bríde
2026-03-17TuesdayLá Fhéile Pádraig
2026-04-06MondayLuan Cásca
2026-05-04MondayLá Bealtaine
2026-06-01MondayLá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
2026-08-03MondayLá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
2026-10-26MondayLá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
2026-12-25FridayLá Nollag
2026-12-26SaturdayLá Fhéile Stiofáin

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