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Ireland Public Holidays
| Date | English | Local name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Lá Caille / Lá Bliana Nua | |
| 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day | Lá Fhéile Pádraig | |
| Variable | Easter Monday | Luan Cásca | |
| Variable | May Day | Lá Bealtaine | 1st Monday in May |
| Variable | June Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | 1st Monday in June |
| Variable | August Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | 1st Monday in August |
| Variable | October Holiday | Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | 1st Monday in October |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Lá Nollag | |
| 26 December | St. Stephen's Day | Lá Fhéile Stiofáinor Lá an Dreoilín |
See the calendars for national Ireland holidays year by year.
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Holidays, Ireland 2018
Holidays, Ireland 2019
Holidays, Ireland 2020
Holidays, explainer
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is 1st January, the first day of the year, in the Gregorian calendar. New Year's Day is the most widely observed public holiday in the year.
Epiphany
Epiphany or Three Kings' Day, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. Commemoration of International Women's Day today ranges from being a public holiday in some countries to being largely ignored elsewhere.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. In some countries it is a public holiday.
Good Friday
Many countries observe Good Friday as a national holiday on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus. In most countries with christian culture it is a public holiday.
Easter Sunday
Also called Pascha (Greek, Latin or Resurrection Sunday, is a holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial. In most countries with christian culture it is a public holiday.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a Christian holiday celebrated the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day
Labour Day is commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement. The holiday may also be known as May Day or International Worker's Day. In some countries it is a public holiday while in others it is ignored.
Ascension Day
The 40th day of Easter commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven 39 days after resurrection on Easter Sunday. Also known as The Feast of the Ascension, The Ascension of Jesus, Ascension Thursday and Holy Thursday. In most countries with christian culture it is a public holiday.
Whit Sunday
Also known as Pentecost is a public holiday in most countries with christian culture.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday is a public holiday in several countries on the Monday after Whitsunday. Also known as Pentecost, Whitsunday is observed fifty days after Easter. It is a public holiday in most countries with christian culture.
Corpus Christi
Catholic festival celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun. Corpus Christi means the Body of Christ and refers to the elements of the Eucharist also called the Holy Communion, Last Supper or Lord's Supper.
Assumption of Mary
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is a very important day in the Catholic religion. It is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ. In most countries with christian culture the day, 15th of August, is a public holiday.
All Saints' Day
All Saints’ Day is celebrated on 1 November as a commemoration day for all Christian saints.
Christmas Day
25th December will be a public holiday in most countries around the world. Christmas Day celebrates the Nativity of Jesus, the date of which according to tradition took place on 25 December 1 BC
St. Stephen's Day
Saint Stephen's Day, 26 December is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. In commonwealth countries, the day after Christmas day is a holiday, but known as Boxing Day.
Tourist information about Ireland
If you are looking for holidays in Ireland is a special location with many different cities to see as well as attractions. Dublin, Galway, Listowel and Cork are some great holiday vacation spots. You will find that your time spent in Ireland may in include relaxing by the pool, some sightseeing and visiting museums, gardens and seeing some historical buildings. You will find cheap holidays that include hotel accommodations, airfare and some great last minutes deals. With all these exciting deals and things to do and see, Ireland is one area you should not miss.
If you are adventurous, Listowel will be a place to visit. You can see the Garden of Europe with a beautiful array of flowers and plants. Although, the St John’s Art and Heritage Centre is filled with religious sites and some spectacular architectural buildings, you will find that the Listowel Castle is a mass of ancient ruins and the famous castle. Some of the historical sites in Listowel are River Fort, Plaster Relief and Cladh Ruadh. You can enjoy a couple of days in Listowel before moving on to Dublin where you will want to spend at least two days.
In Dublin, your holidays will be filled with adventure and excitement. You can visit the Brougham Bridge and the Dillon Garden. A relaxing boat ride on the Dublin Grand Canal is going to be exciting and you will see the area from a different point of view. You do not want to miss the many Dublin museums and the Garden of Remembrance. Parnell Square is a visitors delight as well as Fitzwilliam Square. The Mansion House and the Leinster House on Grafton Street are something for everyone to see. You can view the Dublin Castle while visiting Fairview Park and the War Memorial Gardens. Dublin is so large with so many things to do, you might want to spend the entire week here without going anywhere else.
Galway can be just exciting as Dublin and Listowel. Frye Square in Galway has the cathedral, Galway Court House and the harbor. The Galway Art Festival is something everyone enjoys as well as the Lynch Castle. The time to go is when you can visit the Galway Oyster Festival. This is a culinary event with many different types of cuisine. If you are looking for a scenic site in the area, Iar Connacht is a place to stop after a day of sightseeing. Now it is time to head to Cork.
Your holiday trip will take you to Cork where you can see the Ballincollig Gunpowder Mill, which is a historical museum. The medieval Red Abbey Tower is something to see. It is a historical country house with a unique architecture. After the museums and the art galleries, you will want to spend a few days relaxing and enjoy a day around the pool or even enjoy a day at the spa. You might even find some little shops to check out and enjoy a light Ireland lunch special.