Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2028 annual leave in Ireland
Ireland’s 2028 public holidays create 9 long-weekend opportunities — 8 free, 1with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in Ireland, 2028
- Lá Fhéile Bríde — 2028-02-07 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Fhéile Pádraig — 2028-03-17 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Luan Cásca — 2028-04-17 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Bealtaine — 2028-05-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh — 2028-06-05 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa — 2028-08-07 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair — 2028-10-30 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Nollag — 2028-12-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Lá Fhéile Stiofáin — 2028-12-26 (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.