Arbour Hill State Commemoration (Ireland)
State ceremony at Arbour Hill, Dublin, held on the first Wednesday on or after 3 May to remember the executed leaders of the 1916 Rising.
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OrganiserDepartment of Defence
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held1924
About the day
The Department of Defence organises a Requiem Mass and a ceremony at the graves, with a wreath laid by the President. It is the longest-running State ceremony for the Easter Rising.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 5 May 2027 | Ireland | Set by a fixed rule |
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