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 Tourists visiting Ireland during public holidays would be well-advised to plan ahead when it comes to reserving lodgings. Bank Holidays always fall on a Monday, which gives everyone in Ireland a long three-day weekend. Having reservations for Friday, Saturday & Sunday over such a long weekend is a good idea, especially if you are planning to stay in a popular area. On Good Friday almost everything (including pubs & restaurants) is closed. For dinner on this day you should reserve ahead at a hotel.

New Year's Day: January 1

St. Patrick's Day: March 17th

Good Friday: Friday before Easter *

Easter Monday: Monday after Easter

May Bank Holiday: First Monday in May

June Bank Holiday: First Monday in June

August Bank Holiday: First Monday in August

October Bank Holiday: Last Monday in October

Christmas Day: December 25th

St. Stephen's Day: December 26th

New Year's Day: January 1

St. Patrick's Day: March 17th

Good Friday: Friday before Easter

Easter Monday: Monday after Easter

May Bank Holiday: First Monday in May

May Bank Holiday: Last Monday in May

July Holiday: July 12

August Bank Holiday: Last Monday in August

Christmas Day: December 25th

Boxing Day: December 26th

* Good Friday is not an "official" holiday in the Republic of Ireland. However, most things are closed including pubs & restaurants.