Ireland awareness days and key dates
Awareness days, weeks and months, with bank holidays and the big commercial dates. Pick a country and the types you need, then subscribe in your own calendar.
Showing only days marked in Ireland. Tick "Include international days" to add worldwide days.
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Thursday 1 March 2035
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Seachtain na Gaeilge
Irish language festival held each March. In 2026 it ran from 1 to 17 March, ending on St Patrick's Day.
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Seachtain na Gaeilge
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Sunday 4 March 2035
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Mother's Day
A day to thank mums. In the UK it is Mothering Sunday, three weeks before Easter Sunday. In the USA it is the second Sunday in May.
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Mother's Day
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Monday 5 March 2035
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Local Enterprise Week (Ireland)
Nationwide week of business events run by the Local Enterprise Offices. In 2026 it ran from 2 to 6 March.
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Local Enterprise Week (Ireland)
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Thursday 8 March 2035
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International Women's Day
A global day on 8 March celebrating women's achievements and pushing for gender equality.
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International Women's Day
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Sunday 11 March 2035
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National Tree Week (Ireland)
Week of tree planting and tree events in March. In 2026 it ran from 8 to 15 March.
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National Tree Week (Ireland)
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Friday 16 March 2035
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Daffodil Day (Ireland)
Irish Cancer Society fundraising and awareness day held in March. In 2026 it was Friday 20 March.
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Daffodil Day (Ireland)
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Saturday 17 March 2035
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St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day on 17 March is Ireland's national day, celebrated with parades and green landmarks around the world.
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St Patrick's Day
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Wednesday 21 March 2035
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World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March raises awareness of Down syndrome and promotes the inclusion of people who have it.
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World Down Syndrome Day
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Friday 23 March 2035
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Good Friday (Christian observance)
Good Friday, two days before Easter Sunday, is the day Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Good Friday (Christian observance)
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Sunday 25 March 2035
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Easter Sunday
The main Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with the spring full moon.
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Easter Sunday
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Monday 26 March 2035
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Purple Day
An international epilepsy awareness day on 26 March, when people wear purple and hold events to support those living with epilepsy.
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Purple Day

