🇮🇪 Long Weekends in Ireland 2029
17
Opportunities
10
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
5:1
Best Efficiency
34
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2029, Ireland has 7 free long weekends and 10 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Christmas Day for 5 consecutive days off (efficiency: 5:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Christmas Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 5 days off
Christmas Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Saint Brigid'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
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Saint Brigid'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 7 natural long weekends — 21 days off with no PTO needed!
21 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Christmas Day (Dec 22–26) and get 5 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Christmas Day (Dec 22–30) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 30–Jan 07) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off