Long weekends in Ireland, 2026.
Ireland, 2026: 9 long weekends. 7 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 31 January to 2 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (Saint Brigid's Day)
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Monday)
- 2 May to 4 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (May Day)
- 30 May to 1 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (June Holiday)
- 1 August to 3 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (August Holiday)
- 24 October to 26 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (October Holiday)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 March to 17 March: 4 days off, take Mon 16 Mar as leave (Saint Patrick's Day)
Public holidays in Ireland, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Lá Caille) |
| Monday 2 February | Saint Brigid's Day (Lá Fhéile Bríde) |
| Tuesday 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday (Luan Cásca) |
| Monday 4 May | May Day (Lá Bealtaine) |
| Monday 1 June | June Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh) |
| Monday 3 August | August Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa) |
| Monday 26 October | October Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2026?
Ireland has 7 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Ireland in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.