Ireland Public Holidays 2020

Public holidays in Ireland, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2020 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
9public holidays
8fall on a weekday
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
254working days in 2020

Public holidays in 2020

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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St Patrick's Day
Mar 17Tuesday
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Easter Monday
Apr 13Monday
Passed
May bank holiday
May 4Monday
Passed
June bank holiday
Jun 1Monday
Passed
August bank holiday
Aug 3Monday
Passed
October bank holiday
Oct 26Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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St Stephen's DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 26Saturday
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Working days in 2020

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23122
February20020
March22121
April22121
May21120
June22121
July23023
August21120
September22022
October22121
November21021
December23122
Total2628254

Where these dates come from

Official source: Citizens Information: Public holidays in Ireland

Weekend rule: There is no automatic day off when a public holiday falls on a weekend. Employers give a paid day off, an extra day of leave or extra pay instead.

Note: When a public holiday falls on a weekend there is no automatic day off the next working day.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Ireland in 2020?
There are 9 public holidays: New Year's Day, St Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, May bank holiday, June bank holiday, August bank holiday, October bank holiday, Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day. 8 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2020.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
There is no automatic day off when a public holiday falls on a weekend. Employers give a paid day off, an extra day of leave or extra pay instead.
How many working days are there in 2020?
254 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 8 public holidays that fall on a weekday.