Ireland Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Ireland 2024

There are 16 officially recognized holidays in Ireland (11 Public Holidays, 3 Bank Holidays, 2 Observance Holidays)

Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
NameNative NameDateType
New Year's Day
New Year's Day01 Jan 2024
Bank HolidayBank Holiday01 Jan 2024
St. Brigid’s DaySt. Brigid’s Day05 Feb 2024
Mother's Day
Mother's Day10 Mar 2024
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day17 Mar 2024
St. Patrick’s Day (substitute day)St. Patrick’s Day (substitute day)18 Mar 2024
Good Friday
Good Friday29 Mar 2024
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday31 Mar 2024
Easter Monday
Easter Monday01 Apr 2024
May Day
May Day06 May 2024
First Monday in JuneFirst Monday in June03 Jun 2024
Father's DayFather's Day16 Jun 2024
First Monday in AugustFirst Monday in August05 Aug 2024
October Bank HolidayOctober Bank Holiday28 Oct 2024
Christmas Day
Christmas Day25 Dec 2024
St. Stephen's DaySt. Stephen's Day26 Dec 2024
Christmas Bank HolidayChristmas Bank Holiday27 Dec 2024