How to maximise your annual leave in 2027 (Ireland)
The best trade in 2027: book 2 days (Mon 15 Mar, Tue 16 Mar) for 5 days off in a row, Sat 13 Mar to Wed 17 Mar. With 10 days of leave you can get 23 days off across 3 breaks.
Still ahead in 2026
- Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov: 9 days off for 4 days booked (Tue 27 Oct, Wed 28 Oct, Thu 29 Oct, Fri 30 Oct).
- Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027: 10 days off for 4 days booked (Mon 28 Dec, Tue 29 Dec, Wed 30 Dec, Thu 31 Dec).
Every bridge day in 2027, ranked
Ranked by days off per day booked, for Ireland. Weekends are Saturday and Sunday, and a bridge is at most 4 workdays long.
| Dates off | Days to book | Days off in a row | Holiday it joins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13 Mar – Wed 17 Mar | 2: Mon 15 Mar, Tue 16 Mar | 5 | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Wed 17 Mar – Sun 21 Mar | 2: Thu 18 Mar, Fri 19 Mar | 5 | Saint Patrick's Day |
| Sat 30 Jan – Sun 7 Feb | 4: Tue 2 Feb, Wed 3 Feb, Thu 4 Feb, Fri 5 Feb | 9 | Saint Brigid's Day |
| Sat 27 Mar – Sun 4 Apr | 4: Tue 30 Mar, Wed 31 Mar, Thu 1 Apr, Fri 2 Apr | 9 | Easter Monday |
| Sat 1 May – Sun 9 May | 4: Tue 4 May, Wed 5 May, Thu 6 May, Fri 7 May | 9 | May Day |
| Sat 5 Jun – Sun 13 Jun | 4: Tue 8 Jun, Wed 9 Jun, Thu 10 Jun, Fri 11 Jun | 9 | June Holiday |
| Sat 31 Jul – Sun 8 Aug | 4: Tue 3 Aug, Wed 4 Aug, Thu 5 Aug, Fri 6 Aug | 9 | August Holiday |
| Sat 23 Oct – Sun 31 Oct | 4: Tue 26 Oct, Wed 27 Oct, Thu 28 Oct, Fri 29 Oct | 9 | October Holiday |
Plan it for your leave budget
from just 10 of your 10 paid days, across 3 breaks in 2027.
- 9Sat 30 Jan – Sun 7 Feb
9 consecutive days off. Book 4: Tue 2 Feb, Wed 3 Feb, Thu 4 Feb, Fri 5 Feb.
- 5Sat 13 Mar – Wed 17 Mar
5 consecutive days off. Book 2: Mon 15 Mar, Tue 16 Mar.
- 9Sat 27 Mar – Sun 4 Apr
9 consecutive days off. Book 4: Tue 30 Mar, Wed 31 Mar, Thu 1 Apr, Fri 2 Apr.
Public holidays from Nager.Date (UK: GOV.UK), national holidays plus the region you pick. Weekends assumed Saturday and Sunday. Suggestions only; check your employer's rules.
Ireland public holidays in 2027
In Ireland, 7 public holidays in 2027 fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a long weekend with no leave booked.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day | National |
| 1 Feb | Mon | Saint Brigid's Day | National |
| 17 Mar | Wed | Saint Patrick's Day | National |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 3 May | Mon | May Day | National |
| 7 Jun | Mon | June Holiday | National |
| 2 Aug | Mon | August Holiday | National |
| 25 Oct | Mon | October Holiday | National |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Sun | St. Stephen's Day | National |
Questions
- What are the best bridge days in Ireland in 2027?
- Sat 13 Mar to Wed 17 Mar: book 2 days (Mon 15 Mar, Tue 16 Mar) for 5 days off. Wed 17 Mar to Sun 21 Mar: book 2 days (Thu 18 Mar, Fri 19 Mar) for 5 days off. Sat 30 Jan to Sun 7 Feb: book 4 days (Tue 2 Feb, Wed 3 Feb, Thu 4 Feb, Fri 5 Feb) for 9 days off.
- How many public holidays does Ireland have in 2027?
- Ireland has 10 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2027.
- Which Ireland public holidays in 2027 give a long weekend without booking leave?
- In Ireland, 7 fall on a Monday or Friday: New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan), Saint Brigid's Day (Mon 1 Feb), Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar), May Day (Mon 3 May), June Holiday (Mon 7 Jun), August Holiday (Mon 2 Aug), October Holiday (Mon 25 Oct).
Before you book
Check which regional holidays your employer observes before booking.
St Stephen's Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, and Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day 2027 fall on a weekend. Check with your employer how those days are given before booking the week after Christmas.
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Weekends assumed Saturday and Sunday.