Working days 2026
In 2026 Ireland has a total of 250 working days.
Ireland has 250 working days in 2026, exactly the same as in 2025.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
250
Public holidays
11
9 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
2
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
61
3 holidays
Q2
April–June
61
3 holidays
Q3
July–September
65
1 holidays
Q4
October–December
63
2 holidays
Most: July (23 days) – Least: February (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. New Year's Day (THU)
February
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 02. St. Brigid’s Day (MON)
March
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 17. St. Patrick’s Day (TUE)
April
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:1
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Good Friday (FRI)
- 05. Easter Sunday (SUN)
- 06. Easter Monday (MON)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 04. May Day (MON)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. First Monday in June (MON)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. First Monday in August (MON)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 26. October Bank Holiday (MON)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:1
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Christmas Day (FRI)
- 26. St. Stephen's Day (SAT)
- 28. St. Stephen's Day (substitute day) (MON)
Public holidays in Ireland 2026
All public holidays in Ireland in 2026 and the weekday each falls on. 11 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 2 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Feb 2 | St. Brigid’s Day | Day off |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | Day off |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
| Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | On weekend |
| Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| May 4 | May Day | Day off |
| Jun 1 | First Monday in June | Day off |
| Aug 3 | First Monday in August | Day off |
| Oct 26 | October Bank Holiday | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Dec 26 | St. Stephen's Day | On weekend |
| Dec 28 | St. Stephen's Day (substitute day)(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
Long weekends in Ireland 2026
How the 2026 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Good Friday, Easter Monday: 4 days off in a row (Apr 3 – Apr 6) without taking any leave.
- Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day (substitute day): 4 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 28) without taking any leave.
- St. Brigid’s Day: 3 days off in a row (Jan 31 – Feb 2) without taking any leave.
- May Day: 3 days off in a row (May 2 – May 4) without taking any leave.
- First Monday in June: 3 days off in a row (May 30 – Jun 1) without taking any leave.
- First Monday in August: 3 days off in a row (Aug 1 – Aug 3) without taking any leave.
- October Bank Holiday: 3 days off in a row (Oct 24 – Oct 26) without taking any leave.
- Take Thursday Apr 2 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Good Friday, Easter Monday.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Ireland in 2026?
Ireland has 250 working days in 2026: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 11 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — in 2026, 2 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2026?
Most working days: July (23). Fewest: February (19).
When are the long weekends in Ireland in 2026?
Good Friday, Easter Monday: 4 days off in a row (Apr 3 – Apr 6) without taking any leave. Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day (substitute day): 4 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 28) without taking any leave. St. Brigid’s Day: 3 days off in a row (Jan 31 – Feb 2) without taking any leave. May Day: 3 days off in a row (May 2 – May 4) without taking any leave. First Monday in June: 3 days off in a row (May 30 – Jun 1) without taking any leave. First Monday in August: 3 days off in a row (Aug 1 – Aug 3) without taking any leave. October Bank Holiday: 3 days off in a row (Oct 24 – Oct 26) without taking any leave. Take Thursday Apr 2 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Good Friday, Easter Monday.