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Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2024. These holidays are celebrated all over the country and usually fall on set dates.

Bank holidays in Ireland include: New Year’s Day (1 January), the first Monday in February, or 1 February if the date falls on a Friday, Saint Patrick’s Day (17 March), Easter Monday, the first Monday in May, the first Monday in June, the first Monday in August, the last Monday in October, Christmas Day (25 December), and Saint Stephen’s Day (26 December).

Employees are entitled to a day off with pay or an alternative benefit on public holidays, but not all bank holidays guarantee paid leave

Yes, bank holidays in Ireland are also public holidays. Most people get the day off work or school, allowing them to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.

Yes, many businesses, including offices and stores, and schools usually close on bank holidays. However, essential services like hospitals and public transport may still be open, though often with limited hours.

Yes, Ireland has 10 bank holidays, while Northern Ireland also has 10, but the specific holidays can differ between the two regions.

Yes, public transport like buses and trains usually runs on bank holidays in Ireland, but the schedules might change.