Ireland Public Holidays 2021

Public holidays in Ireland, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2021 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
9public holidays
7fall on a weekday
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
254working days in 2021

Public holidays in 2021

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
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St Patrick's Day
Mar 17Wednesday
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Easter Monday
Apr 5Monday
Passed
May bank holiday
May 3Monday
Passed
June bank holiday
Jun 7Monday
Passed
August bank holiday
Aug 2Monday
Passed
October bank holiday
Oct 25Monday
Passed
Christmas DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 25Saturday
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St Stephen's DayFalls on a weekend
Dec 26Sunday
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Working days in 2021

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23122
April22121
May21120
June22121
July22022
August22121
September22022
October21120
November22022
December23023
Total2617254

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 2021?
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. 7 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2021.
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 2021?
254 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 7 public holidays that fall on a weekday.