Why this site?

Information about Irish public holidays is scattered across dozens of websites. Most are built years ago, with outdated design, poor mobile experience and an overload of ads. Many copy data from each other without checking the official sources directly. irelandholidays.ie is built differently:

• Fast and mobile-friendly. The site loads in under a second, even on mobile data. No pop-ups, no video ads, no cookie walls — just the information you came for.
• From official sources. All public holiday dates come from the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, the St Brigid’s Day Act 2022 and Citizens Information. School holidays follow the Department of Education framework.
• Single language. Information is published in clear, plain English — the working language of public administration in Ireland.
• Does not track you. No Google Analytics, no personal data collection, no sharing with ad networks. Your privacy stays yours.

What you will find here

• Bank holidays — all of Ireland’s ten statutory public holidays, dates, traditions and history
• School holidays — official school holidays for the current and next academic year
• Commemorative days — flag-flying days and national observances such as the 1916 Rising commemoration and the National Day of Commemoration
• Long-weekend planner — shows how to get more days off with fewer days of leave