Ireland Public Holidays 2025

Public holidays in Ireland, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2025 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
10public holidays
10fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2025

Public holidays in 2025

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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St Brigid's Day
Feb 3Monday
Passed
St Patrick's Day
Mar 17Monday
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Easter Monday
Apr 21Monday
Passed
May bank holiday
May 5Monday
Passed
June bank holiday
Jun 2Monday
Passed
August bank holiday
Aug 4Monday
Passed
October bank holiday
Oct 27Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Thursday
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St Stephen's Day
Dec 26Friday
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Working days in 2025

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23122
February20119
March21120
April22121
May22121
June21120
July23023
August21120
September22022
October23122
November20020
December23221
Total26110251

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 2025?
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. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2025.
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 2025?
251 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.