Saint Stephen's Day is a public holiday in Ireland.
In 2026 it falls on Saturday 26 December; in 2027 on Sunday 26 December.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
8 other countries in our calendar also have Saint Stephen's Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 December | Friday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 26 December | Saturday weekend | |
| 2027 | 26 December | Sunday weekend | |
| 2028 | 26 December | Tuesday |