Public Holidays in Dublin
If you're planning a trip to Dublin, we highly recommend keeping the city's bank holidays in mind. As well as knowing when the museums and top attractions are closed, you'll be able to plan your trip around the most important festivities and even take part!
Public Holidays in Dublin
- New Year’s Day: January 1st
- St Patrick’s Day: March 17th. St Patrick is Ireland’s patron saint and this day is celebrated all over the world. The social occasion lasts several days with parades, concerts and traditional dances.
- Good Friday: Date varies
- Easter Monday: First Monday after Easter
- May Bank Holiday: First Monday of May
- June Bank Holiday: First Monday of June
- August Bank Holiday: First Monday of August
- October Bank Holiday: Last Monday of October
- Christmas Day: December 25th
- St Stephen’s Day: December 26th. In Ireland, it's typical for families to go to the annual horse racing together.