Ireland Long Weekends 2028
Ireland produces 8 long weekends in 2028 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 4 days (Dec 23–26). All of these breaks come straight from the published holiday calendar.
Ireland long weekends in 2028
Saint Brigid's Day
3 daysFeb 5 – 7
Saint Patrick's Day
3 daysMar 17 – 19
Saint Patrick's Day falls on a Friday — a three-day weekend for Ireland's national day.
Easter
3 daysApr 15 – 17
Good Friday (Apr 14) is not a public holiday in Ireland, so the break runs Saturday to Easter Monday.
May Day
3 daysApr 29 – May 1
May Day falls on Monday May 1 — the first May bank holiday weekend since 2023 to be a true May Day.
June Bank Holiday
3 daysJun 3 – 5
August Bank Holiday
3 daysAug 5 – 7
October Bank Holiday
3 daysOct 28 – 30
Christmas
4 daysDec 23 – 26
Christmas Day (Mon) and Saint Stephen's Day (Tue) follow the weekend directly — four consecutive days off without taking a single vacation day.
The 8 long weekends of 2028
Saint Brigid's Day — Feb 5–7 (3 days); Saint Patrick's Day — Mar 17–19 (3 days); Easter — Apr 15–17 (3 days); May Day — Apr 29 – May 1 (3 days); June Bank Holiday — Jun 3–5 (3 days); August Bank Holiday — Aug 5–7 (3 days); October Bank Holiday — Oct 28–30 (3 days); Christmas — Dec 23–26 (4 days)
Full list: Saint Brigid's Day (Feb 5–7) Saint Patrick's Day (Mar 17–19) Easter (Apr 15–17) May Day (Apr 29 – May 1) June Bank Holiday (Jun 3–5) August Bank Holiday (Aug 5–7) October Bank Holiday (Oct 28–30) Christmas (Dec 23–26) — 8 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How Ireland builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 8-day count means 8 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 8 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Christmas, 4 days, Dec 23–26) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
Official sources & data
- Public holidays in IrelandVisit sourceCitizens Information
- Ireland public holidays 2028Visit sourcePublicHolidays.ie (compiled from the citizensinformation.ie release)
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Ireland have in 2028?+
8 — every break of three consecutive days or more that Ireland's public holidays create in 2028. The longest is Christmas with 4 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in Ireland in 2028?+
Christmas — 4 days (Dec 23–26).
Which public holidays create long weekends in Ireland 2028?+
Saint Brigid's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Easter, May Day, June Bank Holiday, August Bank Holiday, October Bank Holiday, Christmas. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does Ireland have substitute days for weekend holidays?+
No — Ireland has no substitute-day rule, so holidays falling on a weekend are simply lost. The long weekends above come only from holidays that land next to weekends.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?+
Yes — Ireland's 2028 holidays are confirmed, and the long weekends above derive directly from them.