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Ireland
IE
Weekend
Saturday – Sunday
Total public holidays
11 days
Bank Holiday
1 days
Standard Work Week System
The standard work week is Monday–Friday, with standard daily hours of about 8 (typically 09:00–17:00). Statutory weekly hours are generally capped at 40–48 (subject to local labor law).
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Overtime rules vary by country, typically requiring 1.25–2x overtime pay. Before cross-border collaboration, confirm local labor law overtime caps and compensation to assess supplier compliance risk.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
252d
250d
251d
252d
2024
11h
2025
11h
2026
11h
2027
11h
Public Holidays in Ireland (2026)
Lá Caille
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
Lá Fhéile Bríde
Saint Brigid's Day
2026-02-02
Public Holiday
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Saint Patrick's Day
2026-03-17
Public Holiday
Aoine an Chéasta
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Bank HolidaySchool Holiday
Luan Cásca
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Public Holiday
Lá Bealtaine
May Day
2026-05-04
Public Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
June Holiday
2026-06-01
Public Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
August Holiday
2026-08-03
Public Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
October Holiday
2026-10-26
Public Holiday
Lá Nollag
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26
Public Holiday