New Year's Day is a public holiday in Ireland, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Lá Caille. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameLá Caille
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryIE flag Ireland
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Ireland?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Ireland.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Ireland. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Ireland, New Year's Day is known as "Lá Caille".

All Public Holidays in Ireland IE flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-02-02 Saint Brigid's Day Public
2026-03-17 Saint Patrick's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Bank School
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-04 May Day Public
2026-06-01 June Holiday Public
2026-08-03 August Holiday Public
2026-10-26 October Holiday Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-02-02 Saint Brigid's Day Public
2026-03-17 Saint Patrick's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Bank School
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public

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