Public holidays in Ireland

The Irish have relatively few public holidays. Although the Irish population is predominantly Catholic, Whitsun and Easter holidays, such as Ascension Day or Corpus Christi are not on the calendar. Even Good Friday is not a public holiday. Banks and public authorities are usually closed here.

In the 80s and 90s, the three holidays in May, June and August were added in order to achieve a European average.

If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the day off is moved. In some other countries, it is automatically scheduled for the following Monday. In Ireland, this alternative day is up to the employer, who can set the date themself.


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