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Ireland public holidays 2028: 11 holidays, 4 long weekends

In 2028, Ireland has 11 public holidays: 9 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 4 long weekends. Easter Sunday falls on April 16, 2028, and April is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

Public holidays in 2028

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2028SaturdayNew Year's Day—
February 7, 2028MondaySt. Brigid’s Day—
March 17, 2028FridaySt. Patrick’s Day—
April 16, 2028SundayEaster Sunday—
April 17, 2028MondayEaster Monday—
May 1, 2028MondayMay Day—
June 5, 2028MondayFirst Monday in June—
August 7, 2028MondayFirst Monday in August—
October 30, 2028MondayOctober Bank Holiday—
December 25, 2028MondayChristmas Day—
December 26, 2028TuesdaySt. Stephen's Day—

2028 calendar

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February 2028
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March 2028
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June 2028
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September 2028
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October 2028
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November 2028
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December 2028
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2028Saturday
Easter SundayApril 16, 2028Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
February 5, 2028 – February 7, 20283No leave neededSt. Brigid’s Day
February 5, 2028 – February 13, 202894St. Brigid’s Day
March 17, 2028 – March 19, 20283No leave neededSt. Patrick’s Day
March 11, 2028 – March 19, 202894St. Patrick’s Day
April 15, 2028 – April 17, 20283No leave neededEaster Sunday, Easter Monday
April 15, 2028 – April 23, 202894Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
April 29, 2028 – May 1, 20283No leave neededMay Day
April 29, 2028 – May 7, 202894May Day

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Easter SundayApril 16, 202820 later
Easter MondayApril 17, 202820 later

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