A Bank Holiday is a day on which the banks are closed. BUT – not all bank holidays are Public Holidays. There were nine public holidays in Ireland in 2022 – but since February 2023 there are now 10 public holidays a year , as a new permanent February public holiday was introduced for St […]
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Bank Holidays
Christmas Holiday Pay in Ireland
There can be some confusion about entitlement to bank holiday pay in Ireland. For example – many people are unsure if Christmas Eve is a Bank Holiday. (it isn’t). Christmas Eve , New Year’s Eve and Good Friday are not public holidays and workers are not entitled to bank holiday pay for those days. Christmas […]
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Welfare and Pension Payments over October Bank Holiday
Monday October 30th 2023 is a Bank Holiday in Ireland The Dept. of Social Welfare will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 30th October 2023 All Post Offices and banks will also be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 30th October 2023. Payment Arrangements Post Office Collection Welfare and Pension Payments due for collection on Monday, 30th October 2023 can be collected […]
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Social Welfare August Bank Holiday Payments
Monday August 7th 2023 is a Bank Holiday in Ireland . All Social Welfare offices will be closed on the August Bank Holiday Monday, 7th August 2023 , as will all the Post Offices and banks. If you are due to sign for a Jobseeker’s payment at your Intreo or social welfare office on Monday […]
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Pension and Welfare Payment Arrangements June Bank Holiday
Department of Social Protection – payment arrangements for June Bank Holiday 2023 All Socal Welfare offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th June 2023Banks and Post Offices will also be closed on 5th June. If your welfare or pension payment is due to be paid at a post office on Monday 5th June, […]
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