Long weekends in Ireland, 2027.
Ireland, 2027: 8 long weekends. 7 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave adds one more, for 26 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 30 January to 1 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (Saint Brigid's Day)
- 27 March to 29 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (May Day)
- 5 June to 7 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (June Holiday)
- 31 July to 2 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (August Holiday)
- 23 October to 25 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (October Holiday)
Bridge days worth taking
- 13 March to 17 March: 5 days off, take Mon 15 Mar and Tue 16 Mar as leave (Saint Patrick's Day)
Public holidays in Ireland, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day (Lá Caille) |
| Monday 1 February | Saint Brigid's Day (Lá Fhéile Bríde) |
| Wednesday 17 March | Saint Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday (Luan Cásca) |
| Monday 3 May | May Day (Lá Bealtaine) |
| Monday 7 June | June Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh) |
| Monday 2 August | August Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa) |
| Monday 25 October | October Holiday (Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair) |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) |
| Sunday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2027?
Ireland has 7 long weekends in 2027 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Ireland in 2027?
Saint Patrick's Day: taking 2 days of leave gives 5 days off, from 13 March to 17 March 2027.
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2027?
Ireland has 10 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday.