As the second-largest island in the British Isles, Ireland’s geography has helped the country develop a rich heritage of culture and tradition that was initially linked to the Gaelic language. The country is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Ireland’s total land area spans up to 70,274 km², while the population is estimated at 4.88 million.
Public holidays in Ireland consist of religious and national holidays observed by the Irish across the country.
| Dates | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick’s Day |
| Apr 6 | Easter Monday |
| May 4 | May Bank Holiday |
| Jun 1 | June Bank Holiday |
| Aug 3 | August Bank Holiday |
| Oct 26 | October Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | St. Stephen’s Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Ireland that commemorates the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday dedicated to recognizing Irish heritage and is celebrated in many parts of the world. This day was named after the patron saint of Ireland.
Easter Monday
Easter is an important Christian holiday that celebrates and commemorates the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion. Easter Monday in Ireland is celebrated a day after Easter Sunday.
May Bank Holiday
The May Bank Holiday in Ireland is closely related to Labor Day that celebrates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement.
June Bank Holiday
Observed on the first Monday of June, the June Bank Holiday is also known as ‘Lá Saoire i mí Mheitheamh’ in Gaelic. This holiday was derived from Pentecost Monday.
August Bank Holiday
Known as ‘Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa’ in Gaelic, the August Bank Holiday was set in 1871 by Sir John Lubbock.
October Bank Holiday
The October Bank Holiday is observed on the last Monday of October every year in Ireland and was set after Ireland joined the EEC in 1973.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus, in accordance with the Gregorian Calendar.
St. Stephen’s Day
Known as the Feast of St. Stephen, St. Stephen’s Day is celebrated as the second day of Christmas and commemorates the first Christian martyr.
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