Ireland Public Holidays 2023

Public holidays in Ireland, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
10public holidays
9fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2023

Public holidays in 2023

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Sunday
PassedCountdown
St Brigid's Day
Feb 6Monday
Passed
St Patrick's Day
Mar 17Friday
PassedCountdown
Easter Monday
Apr 10Monday
Passed
May bank holiday
May 1Monday
Passed
June bank holiday
Jun 5Monday
Passed
August bank holiday
Aug 7Monday
Passed
October bank holiday
Oct 30Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
PassedCountdown
St Stephen's Day
Dec 26Tuesday
PassedCountdown

Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22022
February20119
March23122
April20119
May23122
June22121
July21021
August23122
September21021
October22121
November22022
December21219
Total2609251

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 2023?
There are 10 public holidays: New Year's Day, St Brigid'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. 9 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
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 2023?
251 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.