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May 10, 2024
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Ireland Public Holidays 2024

Eli McGarvie

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

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

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)

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.

Public holidays by country

Country Public holidays
🇩🇪 Germany 9
🇦🇹 Austria 13
🇳🇱 Netherlands 7
🇬🇧 UK 12
🇨🇭 Switzerland 9
🇮🇪 Ireland 11
🏴 Scotland 9
🇫🇮 Finland 10
🇫🇷 France 11
🇪🇸 Spain 11
🇵🇹 Portugal 13
🇸🇪 Sweden 11
🇳🇴 Norway 12
🇮🇹 Italy 11

Ireland Public Holidays 2024

May 10, 2024
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