Public holidays in Ireland 2028

10 public holidays: 1 on a weekend

For weekend holidays, employees receive a paid day off within a month, an extra day of leave, or an extra day's pay.

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August

September

October

November

December

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Public holidays in Ireland

10 public holidays

1 JanNew Year's Day · Saturday
7 FebSaint Brigid's Day · Monday
17 MarSaint Patrick's Day · Friday
17 AprEaster Monday · Monday
1 MayMay Day · Monday
5 JunJune Holiday · Monday
7 AugAugust Holiday · Monday
30 OctOctober Holiday · Monday
25 DecChristmas Day · Monday
26 DecSt. Stephen's Day · Tuesday

When to take leave in Ireland

What one, two or three days of leave get you:

1 day of leave5 days off22 December – 26 December 2028
2 days of leave6 days off21 December – 26 December 2028
3 days of leave9 days off23 December – 31 December 2028

Public holidays and St. Brigid's Day in Ireland

Ireland's statutory public holidays are governed by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. In 2023, Saint Brigid's Day was added to the calendar (observed on the first Monday in February, or on 1 February itself when that falls on a Friday), marking Ireland's first public holiday named after a woman. Good Friday is not an official public holiday under Irish law, though many schools and businesses choose to close.
Core school holiday dates (Christmas, Easter, and autumn and spring mid-term breaks) are standardised nationally through Department of Education circulars. Secondary schools conclude classes before the June bank holiday ahead of state examinations (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate), while primary schools run until late June.