🇮🇪 Long Weekends in Ireland 2028
16
Opportunities
10
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
31
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2028, Ireland has 8 free long weekends and 8 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Christmas Day — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Christmas Day
4 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Saint Brigid's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Saint Patrick's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Easter Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Labour Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
June Bank Holiday
3 days off — no PTO needed
August Bank Holiday
3 days off — no PTO needed
October Bank Holiday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Saint Brigid's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Saint Patrick's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Easter Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labour Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
June Bank Holiday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
August Bank Holiday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
October Bank Holiday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 8 natural long weekends — 25 days off with no PTO needed!
25 days off — no PTO needed
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Christmas Day (Dec 23–31) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Saint Brigid's Day (Feb 05–13) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off