Ireland Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Ireland public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Ireland Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Fixed date |
| Feb 1 | Monday | St. Brigid's Day | First Monday in February (or Feb 1 if Monday) |
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | St. Patrick's Day | National Day; fixed date |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Day after Easter Sunday |
| May 3 | Monday | May Bank Holiday | First Monday in May |
| Jun 7 | Monday | June Bank Holiday | First Monday in June |
| Aug 2 | Monday | August Bank Holiday | First Monday in August |
| Oct 25 | Monday | October Bank Holiday | Last Monday in October |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Fixed date |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Fixed date; substitute day may apply |
All dates are based on the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Public Holidays) Regulations. Last updated: 2026-10-03.
About Ireland Public Holidays
Ireland has 10 public holidays per year, established under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. These include a mix of fixed-date holidays and floating bank holidays that fall on specific Mondays. Employees are entitled to a paid day off on each public holiday, or an alternative paid day off, an additional day of annual leave, or an additional day's pay — whichever is agreed with the employer. Part-time employees who have worked at least 40 hours in the five weeks preceding the public holiday are also entitled to public holiday benefits on a pro-rata basis.
St. Brigid's Day on 1 February was introduced as Ireland's newest public holiday in 2023, honouring Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints. It is observed on 1 February when that date falls on a Friday, or on the first Monday of February otherwise. In 2027, 1 February falls on a Monday, so the public holiday is observed on that date. When Christmas Day (25 December) or St. Stephen's Day (26 December) falls on a weekend, employees are typically entitled to a substitute public holiday on the next working day, in accordance with established employment law practice and guidance from the Workplace Relations Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 10 distinct dates for 2027. Ten statutory holidays, with 2027 dates calculated from the published rules. Weekend dates do not automatically make the next Monday a public holiday.
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St. Patrick's Day falls on Wednesday, 17 March 2027. It is Ireland's national day, celebrating the patron saint of Ireland. It is a public holiday nationwide.
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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Europe/Dublin timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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