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Long weekends 2026
7
Long weekends
2
Bridges with vacation days
2
Upcoming
New Year's Day — 4 days off with 1 vacation days (4×).
Next opportunity
October Holiday
3-day long weekend without taking vacation days.
From 24 Oct to 26 Oct 2026
3
days off
Sat
24
Weekend
Sun
25
Weekend
Mon
26
Holiday
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
-
4
days off
4-day bridge taking 1 vacation day.
From 1 Jan to 4 Jan
Take vacation: 2 Jan
Thu
1
Holiday
Fri
2
Vacation
Sat
3
Weekend
Sun
4
Weekend
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
In Ireland, New Year's Day: 4-day bridge From 1 Jan to 4 Jan 2026 taking 1 vacation day(s) (2 Jan).
Countdown Business days -
3
days off
3-day long weekend without taking vacation days.
From 31 Jan to 2 Feb
Sat
31
Weekend
Sun
1
Weekend
Mon
2
Holiday
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
In Ireland, Saint Brigid's Day: 3-day long weekend From 31 Jan to 2 Feb 2026, no vacation days.
Business days -
4
days off
4-day bridge taking 1 vacation day.
From 14 Mar to 17 Mar
Take vacation: 16 Mar
Sat
14
Weekend
Sun
15
Weekend
Mon
16
Vacation
Tue
17
Holiday
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
In Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day: 4-day bridge From 14 Mar to 17 Mar 2026 taking 1 vacation day(s) (16 Mar).
Countdown Business days -
4
days off
4-day long weekend without taking vacation days.
From 3 Apr to 6 Apr
Fri
3
Holiday
Sat
4
Weekend
Sun
5
Weekend
Mon
6
Holiday
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
In Ireland, Good Friday: 4-day long weekend From 3 Apr to 6 Apr 2026, no vacation days.
Business days -
3
days off
3-day long weekend without taking vacation days.
From 2 May to 4 May
Sat
2
Weekend
Sun
3
Weekend
Mon
4
Holiday
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
In Ireland, May Day: 3-day long weekend From 2 May to 4 May 2026, no vacation days.
Business days -
3
days off
3-day long weekend without taking vacation days.
From 30 May to 1 Jun
Sat
30
Weekend
Sun
31
Weekend
Mon
1
Holiday
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
In Ireland, June Holiday: 3-day long weekend From 30 May to 1 Jun 2026, no vacation days.
Business days -
3
days off
3-day long weekend without taking vacation days.
From 1 Aug to 3 Aug
Sat
1
Weekend
Sun
2
Weekend
Mon
3
Holiday
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
In Ireland, August Holiday: 3-day long weekend From 1 Aug to 3 Aug 2026, no vacation days.
Business days -
3
days off
3-day long weekend without taking vacation days.
From 25 Dec to 27 Dec
Fri
25
Holiday
Sat
26
Holiday
Sun
27
Weekend
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Weekend
In Ireland, Christmas Day: 3-day long weekend From 25 Dec to 27 Dec 2026, no vacation days.
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Preguntas frecuentes
What is a bridge day in Ireland?
A bridge is taking one or more vacation days next to a legal holiday to extend the time off.
What is a long weekend?
It happens when a holiday falls next to the weekend (for example Friday or Monday) and no vacation days are needed.
How is the “best ratio” chosen?
We prioritize opportunities that give more days off per vacation day taken. Natural long weekends do not use vacation days.
Is this an official calculation?
It is indicative according to the legal holidays currently loaded for Ireland. Confirm with your employer or applicable labor rules.