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How to maximise annual leave in Ireland in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 38 days off in Ireland in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Ireland, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 30 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 2 – Fri 5 Feb | St. Brigid’s Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 4 – Fri 7 May | First Monday in May |
| 5 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 8 – Fri 11 Jun | First Monday in June |
| 31 Jul 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 3 – Fri 6 Aug | First Monday in August |
| 23 Oct 2027 – 31 Oct 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 26 – Fri 29 Oct | Last Monday in October |
| 25 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 9 for 4 | Tue 28 – Fri 31 Dec | Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day, St. Stephen’s Day (substitute day), New Year's Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Ireland, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 29 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | 4 | Fri 29 Jan | St. Brigid’s Day |
| 16 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | 2 | Tue 16 Mar | St. Patrick’s Day |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 30 Apr | First Monday in May |
| 4 Jun 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 | 4 | Fri 4 Jun | First Monday in June |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 30 Jul | First Monday in August |
| 22 Oct 2027 – 25 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 22 Oct | Last Monday in October |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 27 Dec 2027 | 4 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day, St. Stephen’s Day (substitute day) |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 8 leave days give 19 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 30 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: 9 days off, book Tue 2 – Fri 5 Feb
- 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off, book Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar
See also: Ireland business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Ireland holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Ireland in 2027?
Up to 38 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Ireland in 2027?
20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off for 4 leave days, around Good Friday, Easter Monday.
How many long weekends can I make in Ireland in 2027?
10 long weekends cost just one leave day each.