Ireland calendar countdown
St Brigid's Day is getting closer.
Ireland's St Brigid's Day public holiday falls on the 1st Monday in February, or on 1st February when that date is a Friday.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
St Brigid's Day in Ireland
The public holiday was introduced in 2023. The date follows a specific rule, so it is not always the first Monday of the month.
About St Brigid's Day in Ireland
Saint Brigid of Kildare was a fifth- or sixth-century abbess, and her feast day is linked with Imbolc, the old Gaelic festival marking the beginning of spring. People weave St Brigid's crosses from rushes and hang them in homes for protection. In 2023 it became the first Irish public holiday named after a woman, with events and exhibitions held across the country, especially in Kildare.
When is St Brigid's Day in Ireland?
The holiday is on the first Monday in February, but when 1 February falls on a Friday, the holiday is moved to that day, creating a three-day weekend.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Monday 2 February 2026 | Monday 1 February 2027 | Monday 7 February 2028 |
Planning around St Brigid's Day
Try weaving a rush cross, and book short breaks in Kildare early, as the long weekend has become popular for city trips and cultural events. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
St Brigid's Day questions
How many days until St Brigid's Day in Ireland?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next St Brigid's Day in Ireland, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is St Brigid's Day in 2027 in Ireland?
St Brigid's Day falls on Monday 1 February 2027 in Ireland.
Why is the St Brigid's Day holiday sometimes on a Friday?
By law, the holiday is the first Monday in February, unless 1 February falls on a Friday. In that case the holiday is on Friday 1 February itself, which honours the saint's traditional feast day.