# Maximise your 2026 annual leave in Ireland

> Ireland's 2026 public holidays create 9 long-weekend opportunities — 7 free, 2 with a single bridge day. Here is exactly when to book, and the planner stacks them into longer breaks.

## 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 year plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=IE

## Related

- All Ireland public holidays 2026: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/ie/2026
- Plan your leave: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=IE