Public holidays in Ireland 2027
Ireland has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday 路 L谩 Caille
Long weekendSaint Brigid's Day
Monday 路 L谩 Fh茅ile Br铆de
Long weekendSaint Patrick's Day
Wednesday 路 L谩 Fh茅ile P谩draig
Good Friday
Friday 路 Aoine an Ch茅asta
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday 路 Luan C谩sca
Long weekendMay Day
Monday 路 L谩 Bealtaine
Long weekendJune Holiday
Monday 路 L谩 Saoire i m铆 an Mheithimh
Long weekendAugust Holiday
Monday 路 L谩 Saoire i m铆 L煤nasa
Long weekendOctober Holiday
Monday 路 L谩 Saoire i m铆 Dheireadh F贸mhair
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday 路 L谩 Nollag
On the weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Sunday 路 L谩 Fh茅ile Stiof谩in
On the weekend
Working days off
9
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 11
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 8
Ireland public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Ireland鈥檚 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 9 fall on a working day and 2 on the weekend. 8 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2027?
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Ireland has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 9 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Ireland in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Ireland fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Ireland鈥檚 rules.
How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2027?
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8 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Saint Brigid's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, June Holiday, August Holiday and October Holiday.