🇮🇪 Ireland Bridge Days 2027
Take 1 extra day off and turn a public holiday into a long weekend. Here are the best opportunities in 2027.
Best dealSaint Patrick's Day
2 leave days5 days off
Take 15 Mar 2027 + 16 Mar 2027 off → 13 Mar 2027 to 17 Mar 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)
Holiday date: 17 March 2027 · Take off: 15 March 2027
Saint Patrick's Day
2 leave days5 days off
Take 18 Mar 2027 + 19 Mar 2027 off → 17 Mar 2027 to 21 Mar 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)
Holiday date: 17 March 2027 · Take off: 18 March 2027
Bridge Days Summary — Ireland 2027
Best deal
Saint Patrick's Day — 2 days off gets you 5 days off
Total opportunities
2 bridge day opportunities in 2027
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag) is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking this one day off, you connect the holiday to the weekend and get several consecutive days off using minimal annual leave.
Source: Workplace Relations Commission — Public holidays ↗ · Dates verified annually. · Report an error
The WRC is the statutory body. It states ten public holidays, and that Good Friday is not one of them.