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Public holidays · Europe · 2027

Flag of IrelandIreland Bank Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Ireland

Ireland has 10 national public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. There are 7 long weekends.

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National public holidays · #167
8
On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
7
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Ireland public holidays 2027 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Next Lá Caille Public holiday
Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde Public holiday
Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig Public holiday
Easter Monday Luan Cásca Public holiday
May Day Lá Bealtaine Public holiday
June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh Public holiday
August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa Public holiday
October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair Public holiday
Weekend Christmas Day Lá Nollag Public holiday
Weekend St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin Public holiday
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (1)
Good FridayBank holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Ireland holiday calendar 2027

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February 1

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March 2

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April

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May 1

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June 1

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July

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August 1

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September

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October 1

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November

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December 2

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Long weekends in Ireland 2027

7 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Jan – Mon 1 Feb

No leave needed

3days

Sat 27 Mar – Mon 29 Mar

No leave needed

3days

Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May

No leave needed

3days

Sat 5 Jun – Mon 7 Jun

No leave needed

3days

Sat 31 Jul – Mon 2 Aug

No leave needed

3days

Sat 23 Oct – Mon 25 Oct

No leave needed

Ireland vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2027

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Planning a trip to Ireland?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Ireland

How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2027?

10 national public holidays. That ranks Ireland #167 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.

How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2027?

7 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.

Which Ireland public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) and St. Stephen's Day (Sun 26 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Ireland?

December, with 2 national holidays: Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.