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Flag of IrelandIreland Bank Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Ireland

Ireland has 10 national public holidays in 2029. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. There are 6 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #164
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
6
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

Ireland public holidays 2029 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Next Lá Caille Public holiday
Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde Public holiday
Weekend 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
Christmas Day Lá Nollag Public holiday
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 2029

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

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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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Long weekends in Ireland 2029

6 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Sat 3 Feb – Mon 5 Feb

No leave needed

3days

Sat 31 Mar – Mon 2 Apr

No leave needed

3days

Sat 5 May – Mon 7 May

No leave needed

3days

Sat 2 Jun – Mon 4 Jun

No leave needed

3days

Sat 4 Aug – Mon 6 Aug

No leave needed

3days

Sat 27 Oct – Mon 29 Oct

No leave needed

5days

Sat 22 Dec – Wed 26 Dec

Take off Mon 24 Dec

Ireland vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029

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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 2029?

10 national public holidays. That ranks Ireland #164 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.

How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2029?

6 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 24 Dec) for 5 days in a row from 22 December.

Which Ireland public holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?

Saint Patrick's Day (Sat 17 Mar). 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.