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Best days to take annual leave in Ireland in 2029

Use public holidays and weekends to stretch your 2029 annual leave further. Below are the highest-value date combinations and the exact workdays to request.

Coverage & rules note: Irish public holidays. Weekend entitlement can be handled differently by employers. Always confirm statutory leave entitlement, bank closures and replacement days with official/local sources and your employer.

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Top 2029 leave combinations for Ireland

Each recommendation below is a standalone break option assuming a Monday–Friday workweek (Saturday–Sunday rest days). Open the interactive planner above to build a combined non-overlapping annual schedule, switch workweek patterns, or export a .ics calendar file.

1 leave day → 5 consecutive days off

22 Dec 2029 – 26 Dec 2029

5.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 2 workday public holidays 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 24 Dec 2029. Return to work: 27 Dec 2029.

Holidays used: Christmas Day (25 Dec 2029); St Stephen's Day (26 Dec 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

29 Dec 2029 – 1 Jan 2030

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun) Leave year: 1 in 2029

Request leave on: 31 Dec 2029. Return to work: 2 Jan 2030.

Holidays used: New Year's Day (1 Jan 2030).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

29 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun) Leave year: 1 in 2028

Request leave on: 29 Dec 2028. Return to work: 2 Jan 2029.

Holidays used: New Year's Day (1 Jan 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

2 Feb 2029 – 5 Feb 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 2 Feb 2029. Return to work: 6 Feb 2029.

Holidays used: St Brigid's Day (5 Feb 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

30 Mar 2029 – 2 Apr 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 30 Mar 2029. Return to work: 3 Apr 2029.

Holidays used: Easter Monday (2 Apr 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

4 May 2029 – 7 May 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 4 May 2029. Return to work: 8 May 2029.

Holidays used: May Day (7 May 2029).

2029 public holidays in Ireland

These 10 public-holiday dates feed the 2029 optimization above.

Ireland · 2029 public holidays
DateDayHolidaySaves a Mon–Fri workday?
1 Jan 2029MondayNew Year's DayYes — weekday (if off work)
5 Feb 2029MondaySt Brigid's DayYes — weekday (if off work)
17 Mar 2029SaturdaySt Patrick's DayNo — falls on weekend
2 Apr 2029MondayEaster MondayYes — weekday (if off work)
7 May 2029MondayMay DayYes — weekday (if off work)
4 Jun 2029MondayJune bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
6 Aug 2029MondayAugust bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
29 Oct 2029MondayOctober bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
25 Dec 2029TuesdayChristmas DayYes — weekday (if off work)
26 Dec 2029WednesdaySt Stephen's DayYes — weekday (if off work)

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