Ireland has 10 potential long weekends in 2042, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 9 natural 3-day weekends and 1 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Saint Brigid's Day
Lá Fhéile Bríde
Feb 3, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Saint Patrick's Day
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Mar 17, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 4, 2042 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Luan Cásca
Apr 7, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
May Day
Lá Bealtaine
May 5, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
June Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Jun 2, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
August Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Aug 4, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
October Holiday
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Oct 27, 2042 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Lá Nollag
Dec 25, 2042 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
St. Stephen's Day
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
Dec 26, 2042 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
10 long weekend opportunities Ireland 2042
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026