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United KingdomvsIreland

Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.

2

Days you're both off

3

Only United Kingdom

8

Only Ireland

What the numbers say

In 2026, United Kingdom has 5 nationwide public holidays and Ireland has 10, so Ireland gets 5 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Early May Bank Holiday and Christmas Day.

What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: United Kingdom has 5 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Ireland (1 on a weekend).

For short breaks, United Kingdom offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 0 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Ireland offers 7 and 2. Ireland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in United Kingdom and December in Ireland.

Shared days

Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.

Early May Bank HolidayMonday · 4 May 2026Christmas DayFriday · 25 Dec 2026

Only United Kingdom

Ireland is working — expect one-sided quiet.

Good FridayFriday · 3 Apr 2026Spring Bank HolidayMonday · 25 May 2026Boxing DayMonday · 28 Dec 2026

Only Ireland

United Kingdom is working these days.

Lá CailleThursday · 1 Jan 2026Lá Fhéile BrídeMonday · 2 Feb 2026Lá Fhéile PádraigTuesday · 17 Mar 2026Luan CáscaMonday · 6 Apr 2026Lá Saoire i mí an MheithimhMonday · 1 Jun 2026Lá Saoire i mí LúnasaMonday · 3 Aug 2026Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh FómhairMonday · 26 Oct 2026Lá Fhéile StiofáinSaturday · 26 Dec 2026

Full calendars: United Kingdom · Ireland