May Day is a public holiday in Ireland.
In 2026 it falls on Monday 4 May; in 2027 on Monday 3 May.
10 other countries in our calendar also have May Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 May | Monday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 4 May | Monday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 3 May | Monday long weekend | |
| 2028 | 1 May | Monday long weekend |