Ireland Public Holidays Calendar

Overview of Public Holidays in Ireland

• St Brigid's Day (Imbolc)
  St Brigid was a medieval nun and one of the three patron saints of Ireland.
  In Ireland, the feast day honoring St Brigid is celebrated alongside "Imbolc," a traditional Gaelic festival.
  The holiday is uniquely scheduled for "the first Monday in February, or February 1st if it falls on a Friday." This specific arrangement honors the original St Brigid's Day (the anniversary of her death on February 1st) and Imbolc (February 1st or 2nd) while ensuring a three-day holiday weekend.
• St Patrick's Day
  The anniversary of the death of St Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland.
  Also known as the "Green Day," the entire town is dyed in green as people wear green clothes, hats, and accessories, and buildings are illuminated in green (Greening). Grand parades are held all across Ireland.
• Easter Monday (The day after Easter)
  Commemorates the miracle of Jesus Christ, who was crucified and rose again on the third day.
• St Stephen's Day
  A Christian feast day commemorating St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
  In Ireland, it goes beyond a religious holiday and features various events merged with traditional Celtic culture.

Ireland Flag & National Anthem

National Flag

The national flag of Ireland is a tricolour of green, white, and orange. The green represents the old Gaelic tradition of Ireland, the orange represents the newer culture, and the white symbolizes peace and inclusion between them.

National Anthem