Ireland Public Holidays in 2008
Ireland has a total of 26 holidays in 2008. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 | New Year's Day is the first day of the year. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. |
| Epiphany |
Sunday, January 6, 2008 | Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism. |
| Mother's Day |
Sunday, March 2, 2008 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| St. Patrick's Day |
Monday, March 17, 2008 | St Patrick’s Day is the feast day of Ireland's patron saint. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, March 20, 2008 | Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| March Equinox |
Thursday, March 20, 2008 | March Equinox in Ireland (Dublin) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, March 21, 2008 | Good Friday is an occasion for Christians to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It is a day of rest and Christian worship in the Republic of Ireland. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, March 22, 2008 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, March 23, 2008 | Easter Sunday is an occasion for Christians to celebrate Jesus' resurrection, which occurred after his crucifixion according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, March 24, 2008 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 1, 2008 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| May Day |
Monday, May 5, 2008 | The first Monday of May is a public holiday in Ireland. It does not have an official name but is often referred to as May Day or Labour Day. |
| Pentecost |
Sunday, May 11, 2008 | Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| June Bank Holiday |
Monday, June 2, 2008 | The June Holiday is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland on the first Monday of June. |
| Father’s Day |
Sunday, June 15, 2008 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Friday, June 20, 2008 | June Solstice in Ireland (Dublin) |
| August Bank Holiday |
Monday, August 4, 2008 | The first Monday of August is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. |
| September Equinox |
Monday, September 22, 2008 | September Equinox in Ireland (Dublin) |
| October Bank Holiday |
Monday, October 27, 2008 | The last Monday of October is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. |
| Halloween |
Friday, October 31, 2008 | Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. |
| All Saints' Day |
Saturday, November 1, 2008 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| December Solstice |
Sunday, December 21, 2008 | December Solstice in Ireland (Dublin) |
| Christmas Eve |
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day in the Republic of Ireland. It also marks the start of the Christmas festive period. |
| Christmas Day |
Thursday, December 25, 2008 | Christmas Day is an occasion for Christians to celebrate the Jesus Christ's birth. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. |
| St. Stephen's Day |
Friday, December 26, 2008 | St Stephen's Day commemorates the life of St Stephen, an early Christian martyr. It is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. |
| New Year's Eve |
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 | New Year's Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It serves as an occasion for parties and celebrations. |
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