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Long weekends in Ireland 2026

Find practical 2026 holiday breaks using Ireland’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1–Sun, Jan 4, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 2 off

4-day breakSt Brigid's Day

Fri, Jan 30–Mon, Feb 2, 2026

Take Fri, Jan 30 off

4-day breakSt Patrick's Day

Sat, Mar 14–Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Take Mon, Mar 16 off

4-day breakEaster Monday

Fri, Apr 3–Mon, Apr 6, 2026

Take Fri, Apr 3 off

4-day breakMay Day

Fri, May 1–Mon, May 4, 2026

Take Fri, May 1 off

4-day breakJune Bank Holiday

Fri, May 29–Mon, Jun 1, 2026

Take Fri, May 29 off

4-day breakAugust Bank Holiday

Fri, Jul 31–Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Take Fri, Jul 31 off

4-day breakOctober Bank Holiday

Fri, Oct 23–Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Take Fri, Oct 23 off

4-day breakChristmas Day

Thu, Dec 24–Sun, Dec 27, 2026

Take Thu, Dec 24 off

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. The national calendar includes Irish public holidays. Good Friday is widely observed but is not automatically a statutory public holiday for every worker.

Plan with the exact date

Ireland and the UK normally move clocks together, while differences with North America can briefly change around transition weeks.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. Ireland's ten statutory public holidays; employee entitlement does not always mean the next weekday off.

Primary source: Workplace Relations Commission public-holiday guidance. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.

Frequently asked questions

How are Ireland long weekends calculated?

The tool combines national holidays with the standard Saturday and Sunday weekend and shows breaks needing no more than one leave day.

Are regional holidays included?

Only national dates are used for the automatic suggestions. Regional and municipal holidays can create additional local opportunities.

Does a suggested leave day guarantee time off?

No. Employment agreements, business schedules and local rules determine whether leave is available.