As the holiday season approaches, it’s natural to start thinking about the next big celebration on the calendar: Easter. While many of us know the basic traditions of the holiday, such as Easter egg hunts and attending church services, few may be aware of the exact date Easter falls on in 2023. With this in mind, we take a closer look at the timing of Easter 2023 and whether it aligns with school holidays or national public holidays, so that you can plan your celebrations and time off ahead.
The excitement for Easter is currently building up as the distant memory of St Patrick’s Day fades away.
Easter Sunday, which falls on April 9 this year, will see most schools close on Friday, March 31. Pubs and off-licenses will operate as normal on Good Friday, which is on April 7, since the ban on selling alcohol on that day was lifted in 2018.
April 10 marks the Easter Monday bank holiday, and most employees are entitled to paid leave on public holidays. However, Good Friday is not a public holiday, so staff members will not be entitled to an automatic day off.
The Easter break begins for most schools on Friday, March 31, with schools reopening on Monday, April 17, after the break. To keep the entire family entertained during the holidays, there are a wide range of events around the country.
From April 1-10, the Easter Bunny will pay a visit to Luggwoods forest in Crooksling, Dublin where a magical Easter Spring Trail is decorated for Easter, and fairy tale characters will guide families as they complete an Easter Challenge. The Irish National Stud and Gardens in Tully, Co Kildare, will also offer daily family activities running over the Easter Break where children can find fairies and folklore on a Fairy Trail while visiting the playground.
For the adults, there are events throughout the holidays, such as the three-day Easter Festival at Fairyhouse races from Saturday, April 8 until Monday, April 10, and the Irish Grand National on Easter Monday, which is the richest chase in the Irish calendar.
In conclusion, Easter 2023 will fall on April 16th, and there are plenty of things to consider if you’re planning on celebrating or taking a break during this time. It’s good to be aware of the dates of the school holidays if you have children, and to take note of the days off work you may be entitled to. Wherever you are in the world, we hope this article has provided you with the information you need to plan your Easter 2023 break successfully. Happy holidays!
