Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Ireland
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Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
As of: Jul 19, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Feb 2, 2026 | St Brigid's Day | National | |||
| Mar 17, 2026 | St Patrick's Day | National | |||
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | National | |||
| May 4, 2026 | May Bank Holiday | National | |||
| Jun 1, 2026 | June Bank Holiday | National | |||
| Aug 3, 2026 | August Bank Holiday | National | |||
| Oct 26, 2026 | October Bank Holiday | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | |||
| Dec 26, 2026 | St Stephen's Day | National |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Customs closed
St Brigid's Day
Feb 2, 2026
Customs closed
St Patrick's Day
Mar 17, 2026
Customs closed
Easter Monday
Apr 6, 2026
Customs closed
May Bank Holiday
May 4, 2026
Customs closed
June Bank Holiday
Jun 1, 2026
Customs closed
August Bank Holiday
Aug 3, 2026
Customs closed
October Bank Holiday
Oct 26, 2026
Customs closed
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Customs closed
St Stephen's Day
Dec 26, 2026
Customs closed
Sources: Citizens Information / Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.