St Brigid’s Day bank holiday
Irish public holiday on the first Monday in February, or on Friday 1 February when 1 February falls on a Friday.
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OrganiserGovernment of Ireland
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2023
About the day
Ireland's newest public holiday, first observed in 2023. It honours St Brigid, one of the country's patron saints. The National Cultural Institutions run a programme of events around it.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 1 February 2027 | Ireland | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 7 February 2028 | Ireland | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Monday 5 February 2029 | Ireland | Set by a fixed rule |
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