11 official public holidays in 2028, 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 7
From Saturday, February 5 to Monday, February 7
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Friday, March 17
From Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19
Aoine an Chéasta
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
Luan Cásca
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
Lá Bealtaine
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Monday, June 5
From Saturday, June 3 to Monday, June 5
Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Monday, August 7
From Saturday, August 5 to Monday, August 7
Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Monday, October 30
From Saturday, October 28 to Monday, October 30
Lá Nollag
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
Lá Fhéile Stiofáin
Tuesday, December 26
From Saturday, December 23 to Tuesday, December 26 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.