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Ireland Bank Holidays 2026

There are 10 bank holidays in Ireland in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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August Bank Holiday

3 August 2026 (Monday), in 31 days

Bank holidays in 2026

The 10 bank holidays Ireland marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
2 February 2026MondaySt. Brigid's DaySt. Brigid's Day is a national holiday in Ireland
17 March 2026TuesdaySt. Patrick's DaySt Patrick's Day is the feast day of Ireland's patron saint. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
4 May 2026MondayMay DayThe first Monday of May is a public holiday in Ireland. It does not have an official name but is often referred to as May Day or Labour Day.
1 June 2026MondayJune Bank HolidayThe June Holiday is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland on the first Monday of June.
3 August 2026MondayAugust Bank HolidayThe first Monday of August is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
26 October 2026MondayOctober Bank HolidayThe last Monday of October is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is an occasion for Christians to celebrate the Jesus Christ's birth. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
26 December 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's DaySt Stephen's Day commemorates the life of St Stephen, an early Christian martyr. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

Beyond the bank holidays above, Ireland also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.

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Other years

See the Ireland holidays hub for every year.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays are there in Ireland in 2026?

There are 10 bank holidays in Ireland in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Ireland?

The next holiday in Ireland is August Bank Holiday on 3 August 2026 (Monday).

Can I add Ireland 2026 holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to Ireland's holidays and keeps them current, so they appear in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.

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