Ireland public holidays 2026

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1. Thu, 01 Jan 2026New Year's Day

   Ireland’s 2026 calendar listing places New Year's Day on 1 January and marks it Public. It is the first day of the Gregorian calendar year, giving the date its broad role as a marker of a new year. The supplied evidence does not establish what local events, opening hours, or services apply in Ireland, and observance varies from person to person. Treat the listing as confirmation of the date, not a promise that every workplace or business closes.

2. Mon, 02 Feb 2026Saint Brigid's Day

   The Irish calendar lists Lá Fhéile Bríde (Saint Brigid's Day) as Public on 2 February 2026. The supplied record establishes the date and label, but provides no account of the holiday's history or the rule used to set the date. This entry therefore avoids assigning a particular custom or origin to the observance. For confirmation of statutory public-holiday arrangements and any associated employment entitlements, consult an authoritative Irish employment-rights source.

3. Tue, 17 Mar 2026Saint Patrick's Day

   Saint Patrick's Day falls on 17 March in the 2026 Ireland calendar. The supplied context links the date to the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland, and describes the day as commemorating him and celebrating Irish heritage and culture. Its meaning can be religious, cultural, or both; the context notes that observances vary. The calendar classifies the date as Public, but that listing does not establish which services or businesses will close.

4. Mon, 06 Apr 2026Easter Monday

   The Ireland calendar lists Luan Cásca, or Easter Monday, on 6 April 2026 and classifies it as Public. In the supplied context, Easter Monday is described as the second day of Eastertide in Western Christianity. That religious-calendar context helps explain the name, but does not establish how individuals or institutions in Ireland observe the date. The calendar confirms the listed date; it should not be taken on its own as a guide to local opening hours or service arrangements.

5. Mon, 04 May 2026May Day

   The Ireland calendar lists Lá Bealtaine, or May Day, on 4 May 2026 and classifies it as Public. The supplied context describes May Day broadly as a European festival associated with the beginning of summer, usually marked on 1 May. That general background should not be read as evidence of particular Irish customs or as changing the date in this calendar. The listing confirms the 2026 date, but does not specify local services, closures, or how people observe it.

6. Mon, 01 Jun 2026June Holiday

   The June Holiday, or Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh, is listed for 1 June 2026. The supplied context describes it as an Irish holiday observed on the first Monday of June and notes that it was previously observed as Whit Monday until 1973. That history distinguishes the current calendar name from the earlier observance. The calendar classifies the date as Public; it does not say which local services or businesses will close, so check relevant providers for their arrangements.

7. Mon, 03 Aug 2026August Holiday

   Ireland’s 2026 calendar lists the August Holiday, Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa, on 3 August. The supplied context describes it as an Irish holiday observed on the first Monday of August and traces its first observance to 1871, when it was created under the UK Bank Holidays Act 1871. This gives historical context without implying that every place or service follows the same schedule. The calendar classifies the date as Public but does not detail local opening hours or closures.

8. Mon, 26 Oct 2026October Holiday

   The October Holiday, Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair, is listed for 26 October 2026. The supplied context says that in Ireland it falls on the last Monday of October and was introduced in 1977. It also notes a usual, but not universal, relationship to the change from Irish Standard Time to Irish Winter Time; that timing should not be treated as a defining feature of the holiday. The calendar marks the date Public but does not specify local closures or service arrangements.

9. Fri, 25 Dec 2026Christmas Day

   The Ireland calendar lists Lá Nollag, or Christmas Day, on 25 December 2026 and classifies it as Public. The contextual excerpt supplied with this entry is about Little Christmas on 6 January, not Christmas Day, so it does not substantiate historical or cultural details for this date. This entry is therefore limited to the calendar’s name, date, and classification. The record does not establish local opening hours, service arrangements, or the precise geographic scope of observance.

10. Sat, 26 Dec 2026St. Stephen's Day

    St. Stephen's Day, Lá Fhéile Stiofáin, is listed on 26 December 2026. The supplied context describes it as a Christian feast commemorating Saint Stephen, identified there as the first Christian martyr, and as the second day of Christmastide in Western Christianity. It also notes that the day is known as Wren Day in parts of Ireland. That regional wording matters: it does not establish that the name or associated tradition applies throughout the country. The calendar marks the date Public but gives no local service details.