Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Ireland 2027
Ireland has 8 long weekends in 2027. The longest natural break is 1 day around Saint Patrick's Day (Wed 17 Mar). Take Monday and Tuesday off and turn the Saint Patrick's Day break into a 5-day run.
8
Long weekends
5
Longest break (days)
8
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in Ireland 2027
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | New Year's Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 31 Dec) | 4d |
| Fri 29 Jan – Mon 1 Feb | Saint Brigid's Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 29 Jan) | 4d |
| Sat 13 Mar – Wed 17 Mar | Saint Patrick's Day | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 15 Mar, Tue 16 Mar) | 5d |
| Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday | 4 | Thursday(Thu 25 Mar) | 5d |
| Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May | May Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 30 Apr) | 4d |
| Fri 4 Jun – Mon 7 Jun | June Holiday | 3 | Friday(Fri 4 Jun) | 4d |
| Fri 30 Jul – Mon 2 Aug | August Holiday | 3 | Friday(Fri 30 Jul) | 4d |
| Fri 22 Oct – Mon 25 Oct | October Holiday | 3 | Friday(Fri 22 Oct) | 4d |
Best long weekends in Ireland 2027
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
March
Saint Patrick's Day
Sat 13 Mar – Wed 17 Mar
5
days
March
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
5
days
January
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
4
days
January
Saint Brigid's Day
Fri 29 Jan – Mon 1 Feb
4
days
How to use bridge days in Ireland
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Ireland 2027, there are 8 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Saint Patrick's Day: take Monday and Tuesday off to turn a 1-day break into 5 consecutive days using only 2 days of annual leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Ireland have in 2027?
Ireland has 8 long weekends in 2027 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Ireland in 2027?
The longest break is 5 days from Saturday, 13 March 2027 to Wednesday, 17 March 2027, centred around Saint Patrick's Day (taking Monday and Tuesday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Ireland 2027?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Saint Patrick's Day (Wed 17 Mar). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break using only 2 days of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Ireland?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.