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X-WR-CALNAME:Ireland Public Holidays 2018
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Ireland for 2018.
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UID:New Year's Day-2018-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180102
SUMMARY:Lá Caille
DESCRIPTION:Lá Caille (New Year’s Day\, 1 January) is the ultimate day of rest after the countdown. In Ireland it’s for crisp morning walks on the beach or through forest parks to clear the head. It’s a quiet day of recovery and reflection\, with government offices and most businesses taking a complete break before the year begins in earnest.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
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UID:Saint Patrick's Day-2018-03-17@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180318
SUMMARY:Lá Fhéile Pádraig
DESCRIPTION:Lá Fhéile Pádraig (St. Patrick’s Day\, 17 March) is Ireland’s most iconic celebration. From major spectacles in Dublin to small tractor parades in rural villages\, the island turns green to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. Expect traditional music sessions in every pub\, céilí dancing in the streets\, and a vibrant\, global atmosphere. Public transport usually operates on a Sunday schedule.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
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UID:Good Friday-2018-03-30@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180331
SUMMARY:Aoine an Chéasta
DESCRIPTION:Aoine an Chéasta (Good Friday\, Friday before Easter) is a reflective day that sits between the bustle of March and the joy of Easter. While widely observed\, it is not a statutory public holiday\; banks and schools usually close\, but your day off depends on your contract. Pubs now open\, though many still choose a quiet family dinner.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
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UID:Easter Monday-2018-04-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180403
SUMMARY:Luan Cásca
DESCRIPTION:Luan Cásca (Easter Monday\, Monday after Easter Sunday) is the grand finale of the four‑day Easter break. It’s a day for family‑focused fun\, famous for local horse‑racing meets and community egg hunts. As a public holiday\, it’s popular for a staycation or a final spring DIY project before returning to work.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:May Day-2018-05-07@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180508
SUMMARY:Lá Bealtaine
DESCRIPTION:Lá Bealtaine (May Day\, first Monday in May) welcomes the bright half of the year. This bank holiday is synonymous with the first real stretch of summer weather. People head to the coast for a chilly Atlantic dip or explore blooming gardens and hiking trails.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:June Holiday-2018-06-04@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180605
SUMMARY:Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
DESCRIPTION:Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh (June Holiday\, first Monday in June) is the unofficial start of the Irish summer season. With the longest daylight hours\, it’s all about being outdoors: peak island‑ferry season\, bustling beer gardens\, and high‑stakes GAA matches across the country.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:August Holiday-2018-08-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180807
SUMMARY:Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
DESCRIPTION:Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa (August Holiday\, first Monday in August) is the Big Summer Weekend. It’s arguably the busiest travel period of the year as families squeeze in the last of the school holidays. Coastal towns are at their liveliest with outdoor concerts\, surf competitions\, and street‑food festivals.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
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UID:October Holiday-2018-10-29@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181030
SUMMARY:Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
DESCRIPTION:Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair (October Holiday\, last Monday in October) is the Halloween Bank Holiday. Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween (Samhain)\, and cities like Derry and Dublin host massive festivals. It’s a cozy time for turf fires\, barmbrack fruitcake\, and embracing the darkening autumn evenings.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Christmas Day-2018-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181226
SUMMARY:Lá Nollag
DESCRIPTION:Lá Nollag (Christmas Day\, 25 December) is the one day of the year when Ireland truly stands still. Public transport stops completely\, and every shop and pub closes its doors. It’s a day for family\, turkey roasts\, and the Irish tradition of the Christmas Morning Swim-thousands of brave souls dive into the freezing sea for charity.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
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UID:St. Stephen's Day-2018-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T190726Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181227
SUMMARY:Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
DESCRIPTION:Lá Fhéile Stiofáin (St. Stephen’s Day\, 26 December)\, known elsewhere as Boxing Day\, brings the Wren tradition (street music and costumes) and catch‑ups in the local pub. If it falls on a weekend\, employees are legally entitled to a substitute day off or benefit.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/ireland/2018
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