National Public Holidays in Ireland

Find out when the Irish public holidays fall throughout the year...

There are nine annual public holidays in Ireland, often referred to as bank holidays.

Irish shops and businesses generally close on public holidays
When a public holiday falls on a weekend, it is not carried over to the following week, however, employees may be entitled to an additional day of annual leave
Public transport operates on national holidays but service may be reduced
For further information on public holidays in Ireland, see the Citizens Information website

National and Regional Holidays in 2012
4 June (Mon)	Ireland	National
6 August (Mon)	Ireland	National
29 October (Mon)	Ireland	National
25 December (Tue)	Ireland	National
26 December (Wed)	Ireland	National
27 December (Thu)	Ireland	Banks