First Monday in May

First Monday in May has already passed this year. It was 197 days ago (Tuesday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on May 4 next year.

Yes, First Monday in May is an official public holiday in Ireland. Dates are set by Ireland's official holiday calendar.

First Monday in May falls on Tuesday, Monday, May 4, 2026. Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Tuesday Month: May Country: Ireland

Here are the upcoming dates for First Monday in May in Ireland: • 2026: May 4 (Monday) • 2027: May 3 (Monday) • 2028: May 1 (Monday) • 2029: May 7 (Monday) • 2030: May 6 (Monday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Ireland's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.

First Monday in May is not currently observed as a substitute day in Ireland for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Monday, May 4, 2026 (Tuesday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.

The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and First Monday in May. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-05-04 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If First Monday in May has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉

First Monday in May for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in Ireland were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.

You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Monday, May 4, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss First Monday in May again! 🎉

You may occasionally see a different date for First Monday in May on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Ireland 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For First Monday in May in Ireland: we use the official date Monday, May 4, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with Ireland's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.

Holiday: First Monday in May Country: Ireland Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 Weekday: Tuesday Year: 2027 Status: 197 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: May 1 Upcoming years tracked: 4