11 official public holidays in 2025, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Lá Fhéile Bríde
Monday, February 3
From Saturday, February 1 to Monday, February 3
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Monday, March 17
From Saturday, March 15 to Monday, March 17
Aoine an Chéasta
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Luan Cásca
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
Lá Bealtaine
Monday, May 5
From Saturday, May 3 to Monday, May 5
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Monday, June 2
From Saturday, May 31 to Monday, June 2
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Monday, August 4
From Saturday, August 2 to Monday, August 4
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Monday, October 27
From Saturday, October 25 to Monday, October 27
Lá Nollag
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.