10 days off for 4 days of leave
Long weekends 2027 in Ireland
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2027, and 8 of them land on a weekday. Your best deal is 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027: 4 days of leave turn into 10 days off in a row.
- Bank holidays 2027
- 10
- on weekdays
- 8
- bridge days
- 0
- off for 4 days of annual leave
- 10 days
Ireland in 2027 at a glance
Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2027, taken from the official government list. 2 fall on a weekend.
Leave rules differ by employer and contract in Ireland, so the planner shows every budget from one to ten days. Among the 16 countries we cover outside our main markets, Ireland ranks number 14 for full days off this year.
Every public holiday in Ireland in 2027
Here is each day off in date order, what it marks, and the quickest way to turn it into a longer break.
DubliniPhoto: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons- Friday, 1 January: Lá Caille. New Year's Day is a public holiday in Ireland, a quiet day after the celebrations. It closes the Christmas break for many workers. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 1 to 3 January.
- Monday, 1 February: Lá Fhéile Bríde. St Brigid's Day honours Ireland's female patron saint and the first day of spring in the Irish calendar. The bank holiday falls on the first Monday of February, or on 1 February when that is a Friday. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 30 January to 1 February.
- Wednesday, 17 March: Lá Fhéile Pádraig. St Patrick's Day on 17 March is Ireland's national day, with parades in every town and the big festival in Dublin. Accommodation books out early. Take Monday, 15 March and Tuesday, 16 March off and you have 5 days in a row, 13 to 17 March.
- Monday, 29 March: Luan Cásca. Easter Monday is a bank holiday in Ireland, and the Easter Rising of 1916 is commemorated around this time. It closes the Easter weekend, a popular time for a first spring break. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 27 to 29 March.
- Monday, 3 May: Lá Bealtaine. The May bank holiday on the first Monday of May marks Bealtaine, the old Celtic start of summer. It opens the season of long weekends for trips along the coast. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 1 to 3 May.
- Monday, 7 June: Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh. The June bank holiday on the first Monday of June brings long evenings and festivals. It is a classic weekend for the west coast, the islands and outdoor events. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 5 to 7 June.
- Monday, 2 August: Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa. The August bank holiday on the first Monday of August marks Lúnasa, the old harvest festival. Summer festivals and fairs fill the weekend across the country. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 31 July to 2 August.
- Monday, 25 October: Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair. The October bank holiday on the last Monday of October coincides with Halloween festivities and school mid term in many years, making it a popular break. That makes 3 days off in a row without using any leave, 23 to 25 October.
- Saturday, 25 December: Lá Nollag. Christmas Day in Ireland is a day for family, when nearly everything closes, including pubs in many places. Leave in the days after it gives a long winter break. It falls on a Saturday, and Ireland's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2027.
- Sunday, 26 December: Lá Fhéile Stiofáin. St Stephen's Day on 26 December is known for horse racing, the Wren Boys tradition and family visits. With Christmas Day it gives two holidays in a row. It falls on a Sunday, and Ireland's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2027.
DubliniPhoto: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe best breaks in 2027, explained
Each break below starts and ends on a free day, contains at least one public holiday, and needs no more than 10 days of leave. They are ranked by how many days off each day of leave brings.
Around Lá Nollag, Lá Fhéile Stiofáin and Lá Caille, 4 days of leave on Mon 28 December, Tue 29 December, Wed 30 December and Thu 31 December unlock 10 days away, 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
30 January to 7 February: 4 days of leave (2 to 5 February) around Lá Fhéile Bríde give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
13 to 17 March: 2 days of leave (15 March and 16 March) around Lá Fhéile Pádraig give 5 days off, 2.5 days for every day used.
27 March to 4 April: 4 days of leave (30 March to 2 April) around Luan Cásca give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
1 to 9 May: 4 days of leave (4 to 7 May) around Lá Bealtaine give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
5 to 13 June: 4 days of leave (8 to 11 June) around Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh give 9 days off, 2.3 days for every day used.
The best breaks 2027 in Ireland
Every row is a run of weekends, public holidays and days of leave. The highlighted row brings the most days off per day of leave.
| Dates | Result | Leave on | Bank holidays | School holidays | Plan a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 25 to Sun, Jan 3 | 10 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.5 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 28 · Tue, Dec 29 · Wed, Dec 30 · Thu, Dec 31 | Lá Nollag, Lá Fhéile Stiofáin, Lá Caille | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Jan 30 to Sun, Feb 7 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Feb 2 · Wed, Feb 3 · Thu, Feb 4 · Fri, Feb 5 | Lá Fhéile Bríde | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Mar 13 to Wed, Mar 17 | 5 days offfor 2 days of annual leave, 2.5 days off per day of leave | Mon, Mar 15 · Tue, Mar 16 | Lá Fhéile Pádraig | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Mar 27 to Sun, Apr 4 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Mar 30 · Wed, Mar 31 · Thu, Apr 1 · Fri, Apr 2 | Luan Cásca | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, May 1 to Sun, May 9 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, May 4 · Wed, May 5 · Thu, May 6 · Fri, May 7 | Lá Bealtaine | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 13 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Jun 8 · Wed, Jun 9 · Thu, Jun 10 · Fri, Jun 11 | Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 8 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Aug 3 · Wed, Aug 4 · Thu, Aug 5 · Fri, Aug 6 | Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 31 | 9 days offfor 4 days of annual leave, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Oct 26 · Wed, Oct 27 · Thu, Oct 28 · Fri, Oct 29 | Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Dec 18 to Sun, Dec 26 | 9 days offfor 5 days of annual leave, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 20 · Tue, Dec 21 · Wed, Dec 22 · Thu, Dec 23 · Fri, Dec 24 | Lá Nollag, Lá Fhéile Stiofáin | none | Plan a trip |
What 1 to 10 days of leave bring
For each budget, the longest run of days off in 2027.
2 days of annual leave
5 days
March 13 to March 17
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
4 days of annual leave
9 days
January 30 to February 7
Lá Fhéile Bríde
5 days of annual leave
10 days
January 1 to January 10
Lá Caille
7 days of annual leave
13 days
March 17 to March 29
Lá Fhéile Pádraig, Luan Cásca
9 days of annual leave
17 days
March 13 to March 29
Lá Fhéile Pádraig, Luan Cásca
2027 calendar for Ireland
- Bank holiday
- Annual leave in a break
- Weekend
- School holidays
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November
December
The maths: days of leave in, days off out
Three days stretch to 5 days off (13 to 17 March). Five days, a typical week, become 10 days off around Lá Caille, 1 to 10 January.
Ten days, the most this planner books in one go, give 17 days in a row, 13 to 29 March. For nine days or more away you need 4 days of leave.
Season by season in Ireland
Winter: Lá Caille on 1 January, Lá Fhéile Bríde on 1 February, Lá Nollag on 25 December and Lá Fhéile Stiofáin on 26 December. The pick of the season is 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 with 4 days of leave for 10 days off.
Spring: Lá Fhéile Pádraig on 17 March, Luan Cásca on 29 March and Lá Bealtaine on 3 May. The pick of the season is 13 to 17 March with 2 days of leave for 5 days off.
Summer: Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh on 7 June and Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa on 2 August. The pick of the season is 5 to 13 June with 4 days of leave for 9 days off.
Autumn: Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair on 25 October. The pick of the season is 23 to 31 October with 4 days of leave for 9 days off.
Ireland compared with other countries
South Korea has the most with 18 public holidays in 2027, Mexico the fewest with 6. Ireland sits in between with 10.
Mexico
South KoreaiPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIts best break, 25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, returns 2.5 days off per day of leave. 15 countries get a better ratio this year, mostly thanks to an extra public holiday next to a weekend.
MexicoSouth KoreaiPhoto: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Long Weekend Planner 2027 for Ireland as a PDF
Every stretch, holiday and school break in IE on one printable page. Plus The Sunday Getaway every week and a note whenever a long weekend is worth it.
Public holidays 2027 in Ireland
| Date | Weekday | Bank holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | Lá Caille | nationwide |
| February 1 | Monday | Lá Fhéile Bríde | nationwide |
| March 17 | Wednesday | Lá Fhéile Pádraig | nationwide |
| March 29 | Monday | Luan Cásca | nationwide |
| May 3 | Monday | Lá Bealtaine | nationwide |
| June 7 | Monday | Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | nationwide |
| August 2 | Monday | Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | nationwide |
| October 25 | Monday | Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | nationwide |
| December 25 | Saturday | Lá Nollag | nationwide |
| December 26 | Sunday | Lá Fhéile Stiofáin | nationwide |
Getaways for your 2027 breaks
From Ireland, bank holiday weekends lead to the Wild Atlantic Way and Connemara in summer, Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula in late spring, and Kilkenny or Galway for festivals. Short flights to Lisbon or Barcelona make a sunny autumn break.
BarcelonaiPhoto: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
LisboniPhoto: tjabeljan · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYour strongest breaks this year fall in December, January and March, so pick the trip that suits that season, and book early: everyone else in Ireland has the same days off.
BarcelonaiPhoto: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLisboniPhoto: tjabeljan · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIreland in other years
2026 and 2028 are planned as well, each with its own dates and breaks.
Holiday dates move every year: fixed-date days change their weekday, and Easter moves between late March and late April, which is why the best breaks are never the same twice.
Where these dates come from
Every date on this page comes from the official source for Ireland, read directly and compared day by day with an independent second source. A year appears once its official list is published, and we never fill a gap with another country's dates.
The planner treats weekends and full public holidays as free days and works out where your days of leave turn into the longest time off. Days kept in part of Ireland or as observances are shown but never counted. Last checked on 1 October 2026.
Long Weekend Planner 2027 in IE: frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2027?
10 public holidays: Lá Caille on 1 January, Lá Fhéile Bríde on 1 February, Lá Fhéile Pádraig on 17 March, Luan Cásca on 29 March, Lá Bealtaine on 3 May, Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh on 7 June, Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa on 2 August, Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair on 25 October, Lá Nollag on 25 December and Lá Fhéile Stiofáin on 26 December. 8 fall on a weekday.
What is the best long weekend in Ireland in 2027?
25 December 2026 to 3 January 2027: 4 days of leave give 10 days off around Lá Nollag, Lá Fhéile Stiofáin and Lá Caille.
How many days of leave do I need for nine days off in 2027?
4 days of leave: take 2 to 5 February off and you are off 30 January to 7 February.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Ireland in 2027?
No. Good Friday is not on Ireland's official list for 2027, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Ireland in 2027?
No. Christmas Eve is not on Ireland's official list for 2027, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
2027 in the other countries
How the Long Weekend Planner works
Holidays: the public holidays from the official list in IE, checked date by date. The planner counts only days off for the whole region.
Stretches: start and end on a day off, include at least one holiday and at most 10 days of annual leave. Ranked by days off per day of leave; Saturday and Sunday count as free.
School holidays: officially published dates only, checked every month. Trip ideas: the month's climate and flights from the region's main airport.
