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Holidays & Observances in Ireland

Ireland is a northern European country that shares the island of Ireland with Northern Ireland. It has a rich cultural background beginning with the Celts in about 600 B.C.E. Many other cultures have occupied Ireland since including the Gaels, the Vikings, and most recently, the English. Modern Irish culture is a mixture of English and Celtic cultures. Most people speak English and practice Roman Catholicism, though the Irish language is still spoken by some and Celtic beliefs are present in much of the everyday Irish life. Many of the holiday traditions practiced in the western world stem from Irish Celtic traditions. On such tradition is the celebration of Halloween, which is a combination of an ancient Celtic celebration and the Christian All Souls Day. The most famous Irish holiday is St. Patrick’s Day, which celebrates the patron saint of Ireland. It is now observed all over the world to honor Irish culture, but the celebration is most exciting in Ireland, where it lasts for four days and includes parades and fireworks.

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Holiday Date Country Holiday Observance Type Religion/Belief
Maundy Thursday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Daylight Saving Time Starts Time Related
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Assumption of Mary Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Daylight Saving Time Ends Time Related
Halloween Popular
All Saints' Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity, Catholic
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Epiphany Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Ash Wednesday/Carnival Religious/Beliefs Christianity
International Women's Day Popular
St. Patrick's Day Public