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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