Ireland has 8 potential long weekends in 2005, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 7 natural 3-day weekends and 1 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Saint Patrick's Day
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Mar 17, 2005 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Good Friday
Aoine an Chéasta
Mar 25, 2005 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Luan Cásca
Mar 28, 2005 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
May Day
Lá Bealtaine
May 2, 2005 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
June Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Jun 6, 2005 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
August Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Aug 1, 2005 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
October Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Oct 31, 2005 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
St. Stephen's Day
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
Dec 26, 2005 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
8 long weekend opportunities Ireland 2005
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026