Ireland has 8 potential long weekends in 2040, 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 Brigid's Day
Lá Fhéile Bríde
Feb 6, 2040 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Aoine an Chéasta
Mar 30, 2040 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Luan Cásca
Apr 2, 2040 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
May Day
Lá Bealtaine
May 7, 2040 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
June Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Jun 4, 2040 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
August Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Aug 6, 2040 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
October Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Oct 29, 2040 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Lá Nollag
Dec 25, 2040 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
8 long weekend opportunities Ireland 2040
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026