Saint Stephen's Day in 🇮🇪 Ireland
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Saint Stephen's Day in Ireland
Saint Stephen's Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) on December 26th in Ireland features the Wren Boys tradition—children in costumes going door-to-door—and is also associated with horse racing at the Leopardstown Festival.
About Saint Stephen's Day
Christian feast day on December 26 honoring Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (protomartyr), observed in many countries as a second day of Christmas with additional holiday celebrations.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dec. 26 | Thursday |
| 2025 | Dec. 26 | Friday |
| 2026 | Dec. 26 | Saturday |
| 2027 | Dec. 26 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Dec. 26 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | Dec. 26 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | Dec. 26 | Thursday |