Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2027; 8 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 253 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is St Stephen's Day on December 26.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
January 30 – February 1 (3 days): St Brigid's Day
March 27 – March 29 (3 days): Easter Monday
May 1 – May 3 (3 days): May Day bank holiday
June 5 – June 7 (3 days): June bank holiday
July 31 – August 2 (3 days): August bank holiday
October 23 – October 25 (3 days): October bank holiday
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
20
1
February
19
1
March
21
2
April
22
May
20
1
June
21
1
July
22
August
21
1
September
22
October
20
1
November
22
December
23
Total
253
8
Notes
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Common questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2027?
10 nationwide public holidays, of which 8 fall on a working day (253 working days in total).
What is the first long weekend in Ireland in 2027?