Ireland - Tourist
Information - Public Holidays
Public
holidays (sometimes callled "Bank Holidays") in Ireland
are as follows. Banks and official institutions close on these days.
New Year's
Day - January 1
St. Patrick's Day - March 17
Good Friday - Friday before Easter
Easter Monday - Monday after Easter
May Day Holiday - First Monday in May
June Holiday - First Monday in June
August Holiday - First Monday in August
October Holiday - Last Monday in October
Christmas Day - December 25th
St. Stephen's Day - December 26th
Although Christmas
Eve isn't a public holiday, some shops and businesses will be closed
or close early on this day.
