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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Saint Brigid's Day
Monday, February 2, 2026
February 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly open
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Reduced
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
31
Weekend
SUN
01
Weekend
MON
02
Holiday
3-day weekend (January 31 – February 2)
📣 Traveler notes
Ireland is known for its rich culture, literature, history, natural beauty, advanced economy, and high standard of living.
- New Year's Day: January 1st
- St. Brigid's Day (Imbolc): February 1st
- St. Patrick's Day: March 17th
- Easter: March or April
- In restaurants, basic table manners are required, and travelers should typically ask for the bill. When making phone calls, keeping them brief and moderate in volume is advised, though this is often less strictly enforced in casual settings.
About this holiday
St. Brigid's Day (Imbolc) is a Gaelic festival observed on February 1st, marking the start of spring and celebrating Saint Brigid, a patron saint of Ireland.