These are the public holidays observed in Ireland. Public holidays in Ireland (as in other countries) may commemorate a special day or other event, such...
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common law. In the Republic of Ireland, there are some bank holidays which are not public holidays. The term "bank holiday" refers to the fact that banking...
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holiday Traditional festival days of Wales Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland Public holidays in the United Kingdom "Public and bank holidays"...
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first observed in 1871, when it was created by the UK Act of Parliament, the Bank Holidays Act 1871. Bank holiday Lughnasadh "Organisation of Work Time Act...
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Cameroon Public holidays in Canada Public holidays in Cape Verde Public holidays in the Central African Republic Public holidays in Chad Public holidays in Chile...
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The European Union does not set public holidays for its member states. However the European Commission does set public holidays for the employees of the...
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Saint Stephen's Day (redirect from Feast of St. Stephen)
Stephen, who was stoned to death in 36 AD. In the Republic of Ireland, the day is one of ten official public holidays. Its name is sometimes shortened...
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result in a 10-day break. See Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland. In Poland during holidays on 1 and 3 May, when taking a few days of leave can...
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business. Bank holiday may also refer to: Public holidays in the Australian states of South Australia and Victoria, where all statutory holidays, their substitutes...
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Saint Patrick's Day (redirect from Parade of Patrick)
consumption. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial...
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The following table is a list of countries by number of public holidays excluding non-regular special holidays. Nepal has the highest number of public...
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Easter Monday (category Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland)
is the second day of Eastertide and a public holiday in some countries. In Western Christianity it marks the second day of the Octave of Easter; in Eastern...
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do not work on public holidays (although the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts have paid holiday laws). Some public holidays are controversial...
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was introduced in 1977. Bank holiday "Organisation of Work Time Act, 1997 – Second Scheduled (Public Holidays)". Irish Statute Book. 7 May 1997. Retrieved...
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Whit Monday until 1973. Bank holiday "Organisation of Work Time Act, 1997 – Second Scheduled (Public Holidays)". Irish Statute Book. 7 May 1997. Retrieved...
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Good Friday (redirect from Celebration of the Passion of the Lord)
annual holidays in Cuba. In Hong Kong, Good Friday was designated a public holiday in the Holidays Ordinance, 1875. Good Friday continues to be a holiday after...
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May Day (redirect from Early May bank holiday)
Lei Day in Hawai'i," the traditional holiday song. Holidays portal Flores de Mayo, a similar holiday celebrated throughout the month of May in the Philippines...
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Imbolc (redirect from Feast of Saint Brigid)
Irish public holiday named after a woman, and "means that all four of the traditional Celtic seasonal festival will now be public holidays". The public holiday...
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New Year's Day (redirect from Kalends of January)
among the most celebrated of public holidays in the world, often observed with fireworks at the stroke of midnight following New Year's Eve as the new year...
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Education in the Republic of Ireland is a primary, secondary and higher (often known as "third-level" or tertiary) education. In recent years, further...
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west with the Republic of Ireland. At the 2021 census, its population was 1,903,175, making up around 3% of the UK's population and 27% of the population...
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The national flag of Ireland (Irish: bratach na hÉireann), frequently referred to in Ireland as 'the tricolour' (an trídhathach) and elsewhere as the...
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Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Greater Dublin Area Ha'penny Bridge Islands of the North Atlantic Hill of Tara Lighthouses in Ireland Lightvessels in Ireland...
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Republic of China Holidays in Hong Kong Holidays in Macau Public holidays in the Republic of China Holidays in Taiwan (including unofficial holidays)...
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Puerto Rico celebrates all official U.S. holidays, and other official holidays established by the Commonwealth government. Additionally, many municipalities...
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Boxing Day (redirect from Second Day of Christmas)
after Christmas. In Ireland, when the entire island was part of the United Kingdom, the Bank Holidays Act 1871 established the feast day of Saint Stephen...
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Academic year (redirect from Public holidays in the United States (school))
travel together on school holidays. School holidays have many effects on a country, ranging from the price of travel and holiday accommodation, which increase...
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festival called Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring. From 2023 it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. This feast day is shared by Dar...
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In Ireland, a television licence is required for any address at which there is a television set. Since 2016, the annual licence fee is €160. Revenue is...
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Tourism in the Republic of Ireland is one of the biggest contributors to the economy of Ireland, with 9.0 million people visiting the country in 2017, about...
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