In Ireland, there are 12 holidays observed in the year 2024. Since Easter Sunday falls on the weekend, there are only 11 weekdays a full-time worker will receive off. The good news is that 7 of Ireland's public holidays fall on a Monday, which means you can enjoy many long weekends!

Public holidays 2024

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Public holidays 2025

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Informal public holidays in Ireland 2024

• Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday) - February 13, Tuesday
• Saint Stephen's Day - December 26, Thursday
• Bealtaine - May Day - May 6, Monday (First Monday of May)
• Samhain or Halloween - October 31, Thursday
• Saint Brigid's Day - February 1, Friday (Added as a new public holiday starting 2023)
• Irish Bank Holidays (dates vary but include specific Mondays and other significant days):some text
  • June Bank Holiday - June 3, Monday
  • August Bank Holiday - August 5, Monday
  • October Bank Holiday - October 28, Monday
• Valentine's Day - February 14, Thursday
• Mother's Day - March 31, Sunday (Fourth Sunday in Lent, not fixed to a specific date)
• Father's Day - June 16, Sunday (Third Sunday of June)

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Easter in Ireland

In 2025, Easter in Ireland will begin with Good Friday on April 18, a day of reflection, followed by Easter Sunday on April 20, celebrated with church services commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. The festivities continue into Easter Monday on April 21, a public holiday that allows for family gatherings and community events.

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Public holidays by country