Public holiday in Ireland
Easter Monday in Ireland
Monday, April 6, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Easter Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Ireland that falls on the Monday after Easter Sunday. It gives the country a spring bank-holiday break and sits at the start of a short run of Easter observance.
About Easter Monday in Ireland
In Ireland, Easter Monday is observed nationwide as a public holiday. Its practical significance is that it creates a day off in the middle of the Easter period, after Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and before the working week resumes. For many people it marks a final day of Easter family time, short trips or a quieter end to the long weekend.
History
Ireland’s Easter Monday observance is tied to the country’s wider public-holiday calendar rather than to a separate modern civic commemoration. The day has long been recognised as part of the Easter period in Irish public life, with its current role as a nationwide holiday reflected in the national holiday calendar.
Traditions
There are no nationwide customs unique to Easter Monday in Ireland that are as formal or distinctive as a state ceremony. In practice, the day is usually associated with family time, visiting relatives, outdoor leisure and the last part of Easter celebrations rather than with a single fixed ritual.
How Easter Monday is celebrated in Ireland
Across Ireland, Easter Monday is generally a quiet public-holiday day. Many people use it for outings, time at home or catching up with family after the Easter weekend, while some local events and leisure activities may take place depending on the area and year.
Interesting facts
Easter Monday is a public holiday throughout Ireland, not just in one part of the country. It is part of the movable Easter period, so its date changes each year.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.