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National Holidays

Both the Republic Ireland and Northern Ireland observe the following holidays:

• March 17th (St. Patrick's Day)
• The Monday following Easter Sunday
• Christmas Day
• December 26th (St. Stephens Day (Republic) - Boxing Day (Northern Ireland)
• Good Friday (although not officially recognized as a National Holiday)

The following are bank/national holidays in The Republic:

• The first Monday in May
• The first Monday in June
• The first Monday in August
• The last Monday in October

The following are bank/national holidays in Northern Ireland:

• The first Monday in May
• The last Monday in May
• July 12th (Orange Day)
• The last Monday in August