Ireland - Republic of National Holidays 3 Jan Monday New Year Holiday 17 Mar Thursday St Patrick' Day 25 Mar Friday Good Friday 28 Mar Monday Easter Monday 2 May Monday May Holiday 6 Jun Monday June Holiday 1 Aug Monday August Holiday 31 Oct Monday October Holiday 26 Dec Monday St Stephen's Day 27 Dec Tuesday Christmas Holiday# Source: World Holidays 2005 By http://www.collinsdebden.com