These can’t come soon enough…
We know, we know – you’re currently lying in the fetal position on your sofa, weeping silently to yourself, wearing those new Christmas slippers that are slightly too tight on your feet, with only the shitty leftover coffee Roses to keep you company.
We feel your pain.
Fear not though, for there is light at the end of this dark, New Year, back-to-work tunnel, and that light is this list of Bank Holiday and Easter dates for the rest of the year, in both the north and south of Ireland.
Be strong, get planning and let’s kick the crap out of 2017 together.
And remember, here’s how you can get 18 days off while using only nine days of holidays.
Republic of Ireland – Bank Holiday Dates 2017
There are 9 public holidays in Ireland each year. ROI Public holidays may commemorate a special day or other event, for example, St Patrick’s Day (17 March) or Christmas Day (25 December). On a public holiday, sometimes called a bank holiday, most businesses and schools close.
New Year’s Day – 2 January
St Patrick’s Day – 17 March
Good Friday – 14 April
Easter Sunday – 16 April
Easter Monday – 17 April
May Day Bank Holiday – 1 May
June Bank Holiday – 5 June
August Bank Holiday – 7 August
October Bank Holiday – 30 October
Christmas Day Bank Holiday – 25 December
St. Stephen’s Day Bank Holiday – 26 December
Northern Ireland – Bank Holiday Dates 2017
There are laws that allow the dates of bank holidays to be changed, or other holidays to be declared, for example to celebrate special occasions.
New Year’s Day – 2 January
St Patrick’s Day – 17 March
Good Friday – 14 April
Easter Monday – 17 April
Early May Bank Holiday – 1 May
Spring Bank Holiday – 29 May
Battle of the Boyne – 12 July
Summer Bank Holiday – 28 August
Christmas Day – 25 December
St. Stephen’s Day/Boxing Day – 26 December
All data from Half Term Dates and Gov.UK