Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Ireland
Ireland’s 2026 public holidays create 9 long-weekend opportunities — 7 free, 2with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Ireland, 2026
- Lá Fhéile Bríde — 2026-02-02 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Luan Cásca — 2026-04-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Bealtaine — 2026-05-04 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh — 2026-06-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa — 2026-08-03 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair — 2026-10-26 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Nollag — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Caille — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Lá Fhéile Pádraig — 2026-03-17 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.