Ireland calendar countdown
June bank holiday is getting closer.
The June bank holiday in Ireland falls on the 1st Monday in June.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
June bank holiday in Ireland
This is a national public holiday and creates a long weekend at the start of summer.
About June bank holiday in Ireland
Public holidays in Ireland were reorganised by legislation in 1973, which gave workers a Monday in early June. It marks the beginning of the summer holiday season, and many families head to the coast or to festivals. Dublin's Phoenix Park often hosts a large food and gardening event around the weekend, while many towns hold agricultural shows and sporting fixtures.
When is June bank holiday in Ireland?
It is the first Monday in June, which means 1 June 2026, 7 June 2027 and 5 June 2028.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Monday 1 June 2026 | Monday 7 June 2027 | Monday 5 June 2028 |
Planning around June bank holiday
Roads to popular coastal areas and ferry crossings get busy, so book accommodation and ferries ahead and set off early on Friday or travel back on Tuesday. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
June bank holiday questions
How many days until June bank holiday in Ireland?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next June bank holiday in Ireland, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is June bank holiday in 2027 in Ireland?
June bank holiday falls on Monday 7 June 2027 in Ireland.
Do employees in Ireland get paid for the June bank holiday?
Most employees are entitled to a day off, a paid day off in lieu, an extra day's pay or another paid day, depending on the hours they worked recently. Employers can explain which option applies.