January 1 New Year's Day

March 17 St Patrick's Day*

March 21 Good Friday1

March 23 Easter Day

March 24 Easter Monday

May 5 May Day

June 2 June Bank Holiday

August 4 August Bank Holiday

October 27 October Bank Holiday

December 25 Christmas Day

December 26 St. Stephen's Day

*St Patrick's Day is moved to the Monday following if it falls on a Sunday.

1Not officially a holiday, but in practice normally given.

**Church Holidays

You should know:

An employer can may replace a public holiday (with the exception of Christmas Day and Saint Patrick's Day) by the church holiday immediately preceding it unless it falls on a Sunday. The employee must be informed of this at least 14 days in advance.

Weekend - Saturday, Sunday