Six Ireland Bank Holidays Shift Dates in 2027
Ireland's 2027 public holidays include six changes to traditional dates.
The Brief
- Six public holidays will move to different dates in 2027.
- New Year's Day is set for January 1, with the first Monday in February on February 1.
- Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day remain unchanged on December 25 and 26.
Ireland's 2027 bank holidays have been officially announced, with six public holidays shifting to new dates. The list includes the usual ten bank holidays, with changes affecting several key dates.
The first bank holiday of 2027 will be New Year's Day on January 1. The first Monday in February will fall on February 1, one day earlier than the 2026 date of February 2.
St Patrick's Day will be observed on March 17, with Easter Monday following on March 29. This marks a shift from the 2026 date of April 6.
The May public holiday will occur on May 3, a day earlier than in 2026. The June bank holiday will be on June 7 in 2027, compared to June 1 in 2026.
The August bank holiday will fall on August 2, one day before the 2026 date of August 3. The last Monday in October will be on October 25, a day earlier than the 2026 date of October 26.
Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day remain unchanged, with both holidays occurring on December 25 and 26, respectively. These two holidays are unaffected by the changes in the 2027 schedule.
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