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Long Weekends 2026
See which official Ireland holidays create three-day breaks, four-day breaks, or one-leave-day opportunities.
Showing 9 long-weekend opportunities.
| Holiday | Break | Days | Leave strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 4-day weekend | January 1-4, 2026 | 4 days | File Thu 1 January 2026 |
| St. Brigid's Day 3-day weekend | 31 Jan-2 Feb 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| St. Patrick's Day 4-day weekend | March 14-17, 2026 | 4 days | File Sun 15 March 2026 |
| Easter Monday 3-day weekend | April 4-6, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| May Bank Holiday 3-day weekend | May 2-4, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| June Bank Holiday 3-day weekend | 30 May-1 Jun 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| August Bank Holiday 3-day weekend | August 1-3, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| October Bank Holiday 3-day weekend | October 24-26, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Christmas Day 3-day weekend | December 25-27, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
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