Ireland Long Weekends 2026
Use this 2026 long weekend planner for Ireland to spot public holidays that create three-day weekends and extended breaks.
What is the next long weekend in Ireland?
The next long weekend in Ireland runs from October 24, 2026 to October 26, 2026 for 3 days, around October Bank Holiday. Verified jurisdiction: Ireland employee public-holiday entitlement.
Turn leave days into longer breaks
Use public holidays and weekends together to get more days away with fewer leave days.
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: January 1, 2026 - January 4, 2026. Book leave: January 2, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: January 30, 2026 - February 2, 2026. Book leave: January 30, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: March 14, 2026 - March 17, 2026. Book leave: March 16, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: April 3, 2026 - April 6, 2026. Book leave: April 3, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: May 1, 2026 - May 4, 2026. Book leave: May 1, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: May 29, 2026 - June 1, 2026. Book leave: May 29, 2026
- January 31, 2026 - February 2, 2026: St Brigid's Day
- April 4, 2026 - April 6, 2026: Easter Monday
- May 2, 2026 - May 4, 2026: May Day
- May 30, 2026 - June 1, 2026: June Bank Holiday
- August 1, 2026 - August 3, 2026: August Bank Holiday
- October 24, 2026 - October 26, 2026: October Bank Holiday
- December 25, 2026 - December 27, 2026: Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day
FAQ
- How many long weekends are there in Ireland in 2026?
- Ireland has 7 long weekends in 2026 based on public holidays that connect with Saturday or Sunday.
- What is the next long weekend in Ireland?
- The next long weekend in Ireland runs from October 24, 2026 to October 26, 2026 for 3 days, around October Bank Holiday. Verified jurisdiction: Ireland employee public-holiday entitlement.