Long Weekends in 2026 · Ireland
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
3days off
Christmas Eve + Christmas Day + St. Stephen's Day
Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
4days off
Take 1 leave around Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day to enjoy a 4-day break (24 Dec – 27 Dec).
New Year's Eve
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
4days off
Take 1 leave around New Year's Eve to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 31 Jan (Sat) – 2 Feb (Mon) | 3 | St. Brigid’s Day |
| March | 20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun) | 3 | March Equinox |
| May | 2 May (Sat) – 4 May (Mon) | 3 | May Day |
| June | 30 May (Sat) – 1 Jun (Mon) | 3 | June Bank Holiday |
| August | 1 Aug (Sat) – 3 Aug (Mon) | 3 | August Bank Holiday |
| October | 24 Oct (Sat) – 26 Oct (Mon) | 3 | October Bank Holiday |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
St. Brigid’s Day3 days
31 Jan (Sat) – 2 Feb (Mon)
February
March Equinox3 days
20 Mar (Fri) – 22 Mar (Sun)
March
May Day3 days
2 May (Sat) – 4 May (Mon)
May
June Bank Holiday3 days
30 May (Sat) – 1 Jun (Mon)
June
August Bank Holiday3 days
1 Aug (Sat) – 3 Aug (Mon)
August
October Bank Holiday3 days
24 Oct (Sat) – 26 Oct (Mon)
October
December Solstice3 days
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
