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Long weekends in Ireland 2027

Find practical 2027 holiday breaks using Ireland’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Thu, Dec 31–Sun, Jan 3, 2027

Take Thu, Dec 31 off
4-day breakSt Brigid's Day

Fri, Jan 29–Mon, Feb 1, 2027

Take Fri, Jan 29 off
4-day breakEaster Monday

Fri, Mar 26–Mon, Mar 29, 2027

Take Fri, Mar 26 off
4-day breakMay Day

Fri, Apr 30–Mon, May 3, 2027

Take Fri, Apr 30 off
4-day breakJune Bank Holiday

Fri, Jun 4–Mon, Jun 7, 2027

Take Fri, Jun 4 off
4-day breakAugust Bank Holiday

Fri, Jul 30–Mon, Aug 2, 2027

Take Fri, Jul 30 off
4-day breakOctober Bank Holiday

Fri, Oct 22–Mon, Oct 25, 2027

Take Fri, Oct 22 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

Calculated from stable statutory rules. 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.