Ireland

2012 Public Holidays

There are 9 public holidays in the Republic of Ireland spread throughout the year. On the occasion that any of these days occur on a weekend, the holiday is observed on the next business day.

In Northern Ireland, public holidays align with those of the UK, and so there are 10 annual holidays. In 2012, there is an additional holiday to honour Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee.

Republic of Ireland Public Holidays Date
New Year's Day (observed) 2nd January
St. Patrick's Day (observed) 19th March
Easter Monday 9th April
May Bank Holiday 7th May
June Bank Holiday 4th June
August Bank Holiday 6th August
October Bank Holiday 29th October
Christmas Day 25th December
St. Stephen's Day 26th December


Northern Ireland Public Holidays Date
New Year's Day (observed) 2nd January
St. Patrick's Day (observed) 19th March
Good Friday 6th April
Easter Monday 9th April
May Bank Holiday 7th May
Spring Bank Holiday 4th June
Queen's Diamond Jubilee 5th June
August Bank Holiday 12th July
Summer Bank Holiday 27th August
Christmas Day 25th December
St. Stephen's Day 26th December

 

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