Observances in Ireland in 2026

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Find out the dates, history and traditions of Blue Monday
Blue Monday
Imbolc is a Celtic festival celebrating the start of Spring
Imbolc
World Book Day is a global celebration of books and reading that is observed in more than 100 countries.
World Book Day
Celebrated on the fourth Sunday during Lent, this modern celebration of Mothers has a older and different origin story
Mothering Sunday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Saint Patricks Day
Saint Patricks Day
Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Good Friday

List of Observances in Ireland in 2026

Date Observances Category
Monday Blue Monday Seasons
Sunday Imbolc Folk
Friday World Book Day 📚 Education
Sunday Mothering Sunday Culture
Tuesday Saint Patricks Day ☘️ Folk
Friday Good Friday ✝️ Religious
Friday National Workplace Wellbeing Day Health
Friday Beltane Folk
Monday National Open Farm Day Nature
Saturday National Famine Commemoration Day History
Sunday Father's Day Family
Saturday Aug 15 - Sunday Aug 23 National Heritage Week History
Saturday Bookshop Day Education
Thursday International Stammering Awareness Day Health
Saturday Halloween 🎃 Folk
Friday Christmas Jumper Day Clothing
Tuesday Constitution Day History
Public Holidays in Ireland for 2026 Public Holidays in Ireland