Venues are already being booked across the country for polling stations where people can cast their ballot.
While all the candidates are not yet in the filed, there is now growing anticipation the vote will take place on that date.
This would make the election just over two weeks after the Budget, putting pressure on the coalition parties to avoid any backlash against spending or tax measures.
It comes as speculation heats up over potential presidential candidates, with five-in-a-row All-Ireland winning former Dublin manager Jim Gavin being linked with a Fianna Fáil presidential nomination.
The former Dublin boss is believed to have been approached by a number of Fianna Fáil TDs and senators to seek the party nomination.
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However, there are also suggestions he would have the backing of Taoiseach Micheál Martin who is under pressure to field a candidate.
Several senior Fianna Fáil figures told the Irish Independent that Mr Gavin has been asked to stand. However, it is not yet clear if he is actually interested in running.
Support is also gathering pace within Fianna Fáil to put Bertie Ahern forward as its candidate for the presidential election.
At least a dozen TDs and senators said they would back the former taoiseach if he chooses to stand.
Meanwhile, Heather Humphreys is expected to edge out Seán Kelly in the Fine Gael race.
An internal contest is ongoing in Fine Gael, though Ms Humphreys holds a strong lead.
Independent candidate from Galway, Catherine Connolly will also be running.
Ms Connolly has the support of Labour, the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and a number of Independent politicians.
Another Independent, Gareth Sheridan, a multi-millionaire businessman, is also seeking a nomination.