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Best days to take annual leave in Ireland in 2031

Use public holidays and weekends to stretch your 2031 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 2031 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

24 Dec 2031 – 28 Dec 2031

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

Request leave on: 24 Dec 2031. Return to work: 29 Dec 2031.

Holidays used: Christmas Day (25 Dec 2031); St Stephen's Day (26 Dec 2031).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

31 Jan 2031 – 3 Feb 2031

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

Request leave on: 31 Jan 2031. Return to work: 4 Feb 2031.

Holidays used: St Brigid's Day (3 Feb 2031).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

14 Mar 2031 – 17 Mar 2031

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

Request leave on: 14 Mar 2031. Return to work: 18 Mar 2031.

Holidays used: St Patrick's Day (17 Mar 2031).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

11 Apr 2031 – 14 Apr 2031

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

Request leave on: 11 Apr 2031. Return to work: 15 Apr 2031.

Holidays used: Easter Monday (14 Apr 2031).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

2 May 2031 – 5 May 2031

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

Request leave on: 2 May 2031. Return to work: 6 May 2031.

Holidays used: May Day (5 May 2031).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

30 May 2031 – 2 Jun 2031

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

Request leave on: 30 May 2031. Return to work: 3 Jun 2031.

Holidays used: June bank holiday (2 Jun 2031).

2031 public holidays in Ireland

These 10 public-holiday dates feed the 2031 optimization above.

Ireland · 2031 public holidays
DateDayHolidaySaves a Mon–Fri workday?
1 Jan 2031WednesdayNew Year's DayYes — weekday (if off work)
3 Feb 2031MondaySt Brigid's DayYes — weekday (if off work)
17 Mar 2031MondaySt Patrick's DayYes — weekday (if off work)
14 Apr 2031MondayEaster MondayYes — weekday (if off work)
5 May 2031MondayMay DayYes — weekday (if off work)
2 Jun 2031MondayJune bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
4 Aug 2031MondayAugust bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
27 Oct 2031MondayOctober bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
25 Dec 2031ThursdayChristmas DayYes — weekday (if off work)
26 Dec 2031FridaySt Stephen's DayYes — weekday (if off work)

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