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# Ireland Public Holidays 2024

**By:** Eli McGarvie

**Published:** May 10, 2024

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

| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Day |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Athbhliain | Monday |
| March 17 | St. Patrick's Day | Lá Fhéile Pádraig | Sunday |
| March 18 | St. Patrick's Day (Observed) | Lá Fhéile Pádraig (Breatnaithe) | Monday |
| April 19 | Good Friday | Aoine an Chéasta | Friday |
| April 21 | Easter | Domhnach Cásca | Sunday |
| April 22 | Easter Monday | Luan Cásca | Monday |
| May 6 | May Day | Lá Bealtaine | Monday |
| June 3 | June Bank Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | Monday |
| August 5 | August Bank Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | Monday |
| October 28 | October Bank Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | Monday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Lá Nollag | Wednesday |
| December 26 | St. Stephen's Day | Lá Fhéile Stiofáin | Thursday |

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## Public holidays 2025

| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Day |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Athbhliain | Wednesday |
| March 17 | St. Patrick's Day | Lá Fhéile Pádraig | Monday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | Aoine an Chéasta | Friday |
| April 20 | Easter | Domhnach Cásca | Sunday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | Luan Cásca | Monday |
| May 5 | May Day | Lá Bealtaine | Monday |
| June 2 | June Bank Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | Monday |
| August 4 | August Bank Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | Monday |
| October 27 | October Bank Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | Monday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Lá Nollag | Thursday |
| December 26 | St. Stephen's Day | Lá Fhéile Stiofáin | Friday |

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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

| Country | Public holidays |
| --- | --- |
| [🇩🇪 Germany](/magazine/173-german-public-holidays-in-2024) | 9 |
| [🇦🇹 Austria](/magazine/174-austrian-public-holidays-in-2024) | 13 |
| [🇳🇱 Netherlands](/magazine/179-netherlands-public-holidays-in-2024) | 7 |
| [🇬🇧 UK](/magazine/224-uk-public-holidays-2024) | 12 |
| [🇨🇭 Switzerland](/magazine/175-swiss-public-holidays-in-2024) | 9 |
| [🇮🇪 Ireland](/magazine/430-ireland-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🏴 Scotland](/magazine/431-scotland-public-holidays-2024) | 9 |
| [🇫🇮 Finland](/magazine/432-finland-public-holidays-2024) | 10 |
| [🇫🇷 France](/magazine/433-france-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇪🇸 Spain](/magazine/434-spain-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇵🇹 Portugal](/magazine/435-portugal-public-holidays-2024) | 13 |
| [🇸🇪 Sweden](/magazine/436-sweden-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇳🇴 Norway](/magazine/437-norway-public-holidays-2024) | 12 |
| [🇮🇹 Italy](/magazine/438-italy-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |



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