We love our bank holidays in Ireland, but where did they come from, who gets to decide when they are - and when's the next one?

The first Monday in May, 5 May, will be the next bank holiday in Ireland, and the first of two summer bank holidays. The June Bank Holiday, scheduled for Monday, 2 June. Monday, August 4 ...

Ireland's bank holiday schedule for 2025 is a key reference for anyone planning trips, family time or a well-deserved break. There are 10 bank holidays in total this year and the vast majority of ...