🇮🇪 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

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bridge day in Ireland in 2027?+

The best bridge day is around Saint Patrick's Day — take 2 leave days and get 5 consecutive days off.

How many bridge day opportunities are there in Ireland in 2027?+

There are 2 bridge day opportunities in Ireland in 2027, ranked by how many days off you get per leave day used.

How many leave days do I need for the best bridge day deal in Ireland?+

Just 2 leave days turns the Saint Patrick's Day holiday into 5 consecutive days off in 2027.

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