Irish Public Holidays in December 2026
2 holidays in December 2026.
25
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Lá Nollag — Christmas Day, the most widely observed holiday of the Irish year and one of only two days on which almost all trading is prohibited.
26
Saint Stephen's Day
Saturday, December 26
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin — Saint Stephen's Day, known in Ireland for the Wren Boys tradition of processions in straw costume. The same date is called Boxing Day in Britain.
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Irish Public Holidays 2026