Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Ireland
Ireland has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 8 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Good Friday for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Saint Brigid's Day
Fri 30 Jan – Mon 2 Feb
Take Friday off
2027
View all8
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
8
Bridge opps
- 5d
Saint Patrick's Day
Sat 13 Mar – Wed 17 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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More for Ireland
Public holidays
Public holidays in Ireland 2026
All 11 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Ireland 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Ireland 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Ireland 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Ireland have in 2027?
Ireland has 8 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Ireland?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.