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Public Holiday
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St. Stephen's Day
Saturday, December 26, 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
📣 Traveler notes
Ireland is a country celebrated for its rich cultural history, including poetry, storytelling, and music, and its natural scenery. It is characterized as a leading knowledge economy with high infrastructure and a high standard of living.
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About this holiday
St. Stephen's Day (December 26th) commemorates Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The date varies by Christian tradition: Western Christianity celebrates it on December 26th, while Eastern Christianity observes it on December 27th. Eastern Orthodox churches using the Julian calendar observe the holiday on December 27th, which falls on January 9th according to the Gregorian calendar.