Best Days to Take Leave in Ireland 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Thu, Apr 13 to get 5 days off from Apr 13 to Apr 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Monday.
- Take Tue, Apr 18 to get 5 days off from Apr 14 to Apr 18. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Good Friday, Easter Monday.
- Take Fri, Dec 22 to get 5 days off from Dec 22 to Dec 26. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day.
- Take Wed, Dec 27 to get 5 days off from Dec 23 to Dec 27. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day.
- Take Fri, Feb 4 to get 4 days off from Feb 4 to Feb 7. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Saint Brigid's Day.
Ireland 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 10 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Saint Brigid's Day (2028-02-07, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Saint Patrick's Day (2028-03-17, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Good Friday (2028-04-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Easter Monday (2028-04-17, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- May Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- June Holiday (2028-06-05, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- August Holiday (2028-08-07, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- October Holiday (2028-10-30, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- St. Stephen's Day (2028-12-26, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
Ireland Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 7 (2028-02-07) | Mon | Saint Brigid's Day | Public |
| Mar 17 (2028-03-17) | Fri | Saint Patrick's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 (2028-04-14) | Fri | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 (2028-04-17) | Mon | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | May Day | Public |
| Jun 5 (2028-06-05) | Mon | June Holiday | Public |
| Aug 7 (2028-08-07) | Mon | August Holiday | Public |
| Oct 30 (2028-10-30) | Mon | October Holiday | Public |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 (2028-12-26) | Tue | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
About Ireland Holidays & Observances
Ireland features 10 statutory public holidays, with full employment protections, paid leave entitlements, and long weekend schedules. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.