Ireland Public Holidays 2028

Public holidays in Ireland, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2028 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 2028

Public holidays in 2028

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Saturday
In 433 daysCountdown
St Brigid's Day
Feb 7Monday
In 470 days
St Patrick's Day
Mar 17Friday
In 509 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Apr 17Monday
In 540 days
May bank holiday
May 1Monday
In 554 days
June bank holiday
Jun 5Monday
In 589 days
August bank holiday
Aug 7Monday
In 652 days
October bank holiday
Oct 30Monday
In 736 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
In 792 daysCountdown
St Stephen's Day
Dec 26Tuesday
In 793 daysCountdown

Working days in 2028

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21021
February21120
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

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
How many public holidays are there in Ireland in 2028?
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 2028.
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 2028?
251 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 9 public holidays that fall on a weekday.