--- title: Calendar description: A collection of events to celebrate throughout the year canonical_url: md_url: last_updated: 2025-03-01T23:58:52Z --- ## Items ### [Seachtain na Gaeilge _(Irish Week)_]() A global celebration of Irish language from March 1-17th encouraging the use of the language at any level leading up to St. Patrick's Day on the 17th. ### [Lá Fhéile Pádraig _(St. Patrick's Day)_]() Celebrated on March 17th, this is a festival dedicated to Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick. There are events around the world highlighting different aspects of Irish language and culture and some cities will hold parades or dye their rivers green. This is a chance to wear green and celebrate with friends and family. ### [Oíche Shamhna _(Halloween)_]() The end of the festival of Samhain [celebrated on October 31st](/calendar/halloween) as the modern holiday, Halloween. ### [An Nollaig _(Christmas)_]() The celebration of the birth of Christ, traditionally a time of family gatherings and festive traditions in Ireland. ### [Oíche Chinn Bliana _(New Year's Eve)_]() The last night of the year, traditionally celebrated with family and friends. ### [Lá na mBan _(Women's Christmas)_]() The traditional end of the Christmas season when women rested and celebrated together. ### [Imbolc _(St. Brigid's Day)_]() The Celtic festival marking the beginning of spring and honoring St. Brigid. ### [Lá Fhéile Vailintín _(Valentine's Day)_]() A day to celebrate love and affection with romantic vocabulary in Irish. ### [An Cháisc _(Easter)_]() The Christian celebration of resurrection, blending with Irish spring traditions. ### [Bealtaine _(May Day)_]() The ancient Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer. ### [Lúnasa _(Harvest Festival)_]() The ancient Celtic harvest festival honoring the god Lugh. ### [Lá Altaithe _(Thanksgiving)_]() The American holiday of gratitude, celebrated with family and a feast. ### [Cinco de Mayo]() A celebration of Mexican heritage and culture, widely observed in the United States. ### [Lá na Saoirse _(Independence Day)_]() The American celebration of independence, held on July 4th. ### [Día de los Muertos _(Day of the Dead)_]() A Mexican celebration honoring deceased loved ones, widely observed in California. ### [Bliain Nua na Gealaí _(Lunar New Year)_]() The celebration of the new year based on the lunar calendar, observed by many Asian cultures. ### [Lá na Máithreacha _(Mother's Day)_]() A day to honor and celebrate mothers and mother figures. ### [Lá na nAithreacha _(Father's Day)_]() A day to honor and celebrate fathers and father figures. ### [Lá Martin Luther King Jr.]() A US federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Collections on Love.irish are curated lists of Irish words, phrases, and resources. Sign in to save them for quick reference or build your own, and follow the links above to each entry in the Codex, our community dictionary with translations, pronunciations, community ratings, and recordings. ## More information - [Full markdown index of the site, every page (handy to browse, share, or hand to AI)]() - [Love.irish home]() --- Source: https://love.irish/collections/calendar Made with ❤️ from love.irish – learn Irish (Gaeilge) through community, resources and a little adventure.