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Irish Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Next Ireland bank holiday date as change for 2026 confirmed
After enjoying a steady stream of monthly bank holidays in January, February, March, April, May and June, people across Ireland have grown accustomed to regular long weekends - and with a potential heatwave on the way, many are already looking ahead to the next one. However, July brings some disappointment, as there are no bank holidays scheduled this month. That makes the official lists for 2025 and 2026 all the more useful for anyone looking to plan trips, family time or a well-earned break. There are 10 bank holidays in total this year and the vast majority of employees are entitled to paid leave for them under the Organisation of Working Time Act. Most businesses and schools close, while other services like public transport still operate but often have restricted schedules. With six bank holidays already behind us, the next one is coming soon - the August bank holiday falls on Monday, August 4 this year. That's followed by one more in October, before we wrap up 2025 with Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day. Looking ahead to 2026, a notable change is on the way: St Stephen's Day (December 26) will fall on a Saturday. That means most workers will be entitled to a substitute benefit - essentially, an extra day off - as compensation for the public holiday falling on a weekend. According to Citizen's Information: "If the public holiday falls on a day which is not a normal working day for that business (for example, on Saturday or Sunday), you are still entitled to benefit for that public holiday. However, you do not have any automatic legal entitlement to have the next working day off work." The Irish Government has confirmed that employers must offer one of the following options: So, many Irish workers can expect a bonus day off around Christmas in 2026. This change will be even more pronounced in 2027 when both Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day will fall on the weekend - Saturday and Sunday - meaning two extra days off could be on offer for many workers, depending on employer arrangements. Remaining 2025 bank holidays Full list of 2026 bank holidays So while July may leave a gap in your calendar, there's still plenty to look forward to - especially with a festive bonus on the horizon in 2026.
Dublin Live
30-04-2025
- Business
- Dublin Live
Irish workers to enjoy extra day off as bank holiday 2026 changes confirmed
While the Easter break might still be lingering in our thoughts, people across Ireland are already setting their sights on the next long weekend - and there's some promising news for the coming year. The complete list of Irish bank holidays for 2025 and 2026 has been confirmed, serving as a handy guide for anyone plotting out trips, family gatherings or a much-needed respite. This year sees a total of 10 bank holidays, with the majority of workers entitled to paid leave on these days under the Organisation of Working Time Act, reports the Irish Mirror. Most businesses and schools shut down, while other services like public transport continue to run but often on limited schedules. So far, we've had four bank holidays - in January, February, March and April - with the next one just around the corner: the May bank holiday, which falls next week, on Monday, May 5. Another follows in June, then August and October, before we round off the year with Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day. Looking forward to 2026, there's a significant change in store: St Stephen's Day (December 26) will land on a Saturday. This means that most employees will be entitled to a substitute benefit - essentially, an extra day off - as compensation for the public holiday falling on a weekend. Under Citizen's Information guidelines: "If the public holiday falls on a day which is not a normal working day for that business (for example, on Saturday or Sunday), you are still entitled to benefit for that public holiday. However, you do not have any automatic legal entitlement to have the next working day off work." As confirmed by the Irish Government, employers are required to provide one of the following options: a paid day off within a month of that day an additional day of annual leave an additional day of pay Come next year's festive season, this update will translate into a welcome extra break for numerous Irish workers. Looking ahead to 2027, the impact will be even more significant, as both Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day are scheduled to fall on a weekend - specifically, Saturday and Sunday. Depending on the arrangements made by employers, many employees might find themselves enjoying two additional days off. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Full list of Ireland's Bank Holiday date changes for 2026 and 2027 as extra ‘substitute' day off confirmed
THE upcoming bank holiday weekend is only days away and as many across the country look forward, Ireland is expected to get an extra day off next year. The official Advertisement There are currently nine bank holidays in total for 2025 under the Organisation of Working Time Act. Four of these have already passed for The next is the May Bank Holiday on May 5, followed by one in June, August and October, before While the bank holidays themselves won't change in 2026, one falls on a Saturday giving workers an extra day off next year. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS St Stephen's Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, which means most This is essentially an extra day off due to a public holiday falling on a This previously happened in 2020, when Citizen's Information said: "If the public holiday falls on a day which is not a normal working day for that business (for example, on Saturday or Sunday), you are still entitled to benefit for that public holiday. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Breaking Exclusive "However, you do not have any automatic legal entitlement to have the next working day off work." The Irish This means thousands of Irish workers will enjoy an extra day off over the Christmas season next year. FULL LIST OF DATES However, in 2027, it will be similar again to 2021 as both Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day fall on a Saturday and Sunday, leaving two extra days potentially on the cards. Advertisement This year's upcoming bank holidays land on May 5, June 2, August 4, October 27, December 25 and December 26. The list of bank holidays in 2026 are: Thursday, January 1 Monday, February 2 Tuesday, March 17 Monday, April 6 Monday, May 4 Monday, June 1 Monday, August 3 Monday, October 26 Friday, December 25 Saturday, December 26 In 2027, they are as follows: Friday, January 1 Likely Monday, February 1 Wednesday, March 17 Likely Monday, March 29 Monday, May 3 Monday, June 7 Monday, August 2 Monday, October 25 Saturday, December 25 Sunday, December 26 WILL I GET PAID FOR BANK HOL? Most employees are entitled to paid leave on any bank holiday. Advertisement All full-time workers will be given immediate entitlement to benefit to the holiday, while part-time workers are entitled to it once they have worked a total of 40 hours in the previous five weeks if it falls on a normal working day. You are entitled to either a paid day off on the public holiday, an additional day of leave, an additional day of pay or a day off in lieu, within the same month. A day in lieu can be asked of your employer at least 21 days before the public holiday. If the employer does not respond within 14 days of the request, you are entitled to take the public holiday off. Advertisement If a part-time worker if off the day a holiday falls, they are entitled to get paid one-fifth of the weekly pay, even if you are never scheduled to work a public holiday. If the holiday falls on a weekend, all workers remain entitled to benefit the same way. However, it should be noted that there is no legal requirement that this day should be the next working day off. 1 A new once-off bank holiday day is on the cards Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement
Irish Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland confirms bank holiday change for 2026 with extra day off
The Easter break may still be fresh in our minds, but people across Ireland are already eying their next long weekend - and there's good news on the horizon for next year. Ireland's full list of bank holidays for 2025 and 2026 is now confirmed and is an important reference for anyone planning trips, family time or a well-deserved break. There are 10 bank holidays in total this year and the vast majority of employees are entitled to paid leave for them under the Organisation of Working Time Act. Most businesses and schools close, while other services like public transport still operate but often have restricted schedules. So far, four bank holidays have passed - in January, February, March and April - with the next fast approaching: the May bank holiday, falling next week, on Monday, May 5. Another follows in June, then August and October, before we wrap up with Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day. Looking ahead to 2026, a notable change is on the way: St Stephen's Day (December 26) will fall on a Saturday. That means most workers will be entitled to a substitute benefit - essentially, an extra day off - as compensation for the public holiday falling on a weekend. According to Citizen's Information: "If the public holiday falls on a day which is not a normal working day for that business (for example, on Saturday or Sunday), you are still entitled to benefit for that public holiday. However, you do not have any automatic legal entitlement to have the next working day off work." The Irish Government has confirmed that employers must provide one of the following options: This change means many Irish workers will enjoy a bonus break over the festive season in next year. This change will be even more pronounced in 2027 when both Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day will fall on the weekend - Saturday and Sunday - meaning two extra days off could be on offer for many employees, depending on employer arrangements. Remaining 2025 bank holidays Full list of 2026 bank holidays
