Working days 2027
In 2027 Ireland has a total of 251 working days.
Ireland has 251 working days in 2027 — 1 more than in 2026 (250).
How many working days are there in 2027?
Working days
251
Public holidays
11
8 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
2
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
59
4 holidays
Q2
April–June
63
2 holidays
Q3
July–September
65
1 holidays
Q4
October–December
64
1 holidays
Most: April (22 days) – Least: February (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. New Year's Day (FRI)
February
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. St. Brigid’s Day (MON)
March
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:1
Holidays impacting working days
- 17. St. Patrick’s Day (WED)
- 26. Good Friday (FRI)
- 28. Easter Sunday (SUN)
- 29. Easter Monday (MON)
April
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. May Day (MON)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 07. First Monday in June (MON)
July
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 02. First Monday in August (MON)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. October Bank Holiday (MON)
November
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:1
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Christmas Day (SAT)
- 26. St. Stephen's Day (SUN)
- 27. St. Stephen's Day (substitute day) (MON)
Public holidays in Ireland 2027
All public holidays in Ireland in 2027 and the weekday each falls on. 10 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 3 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Feb 1 | St. Brigid’s Day | Day off |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | Day off |
| Mar 26 | Good Friday(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
| Mar 28 | Easter Sunday | On weekend |
| Mar 29 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| May 3 | May Day | Day off |
| Jun 7 | First Monday in June | Day off |
| Aug 2 | First Monday in August | Day off |
| Oct 25 | October Bank Holiday | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | On weekend |
| Dec 26 | St. Stephen's Day | On weekend |
| Dec 27 | St. Stephen's Day (substitute day)(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
Long weekends in Ireland 2027
How the 2027 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Good Friday, Easter Monday: 4 days off in a row (Mar 26 – Mar 29) without taking any leave.
- New Year's Day: 3 days off in a row (Jan 1 – Jan 3) without taking any leave.
- St. Brigid’s Day: 3 days off in a row (Jan 30 – Feb 1) without taking any leave.
- May Day: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave.
- First Monday in June: 3 days off in a row (Jun 5 – Jun 7) without taking any leave.
- First Monday in August: 3 days off in a row (Jul 31 – Aug 2) without taking any leave.
- October Bank Holiday: 3 days off in a row (Oct 23 – Oct 25) without taking any leave.
- St. Stephen's Day (substitute day): 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Ireland in 2027?
Ireland has 251 working days in 2027: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Yes — in 2027, 3 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2027?
Most working days: April (22). Fewest: February (19).
When are the long weekends in Ireland in 2027?
Good Friday, Easter Monday: 4 days off in a row (Mar 26 – Mar 29) without taking any leave. New Year's Day: 3 days off in a row (Jan 1 – Jan 3) without taking any leave. St. Brigid’s Day: 3 days off in a row (Jan 30 – Feb 1) without taking any leave. May Day: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave. First Monday in June: 3 days off in a row (Jun 5 – Jun 7) without taking any leave. First Monday in August: 3 days off in a row (Jul 31 – Aug 2) without taking any leave. October Bank Holiday: 3 days off in a row (Oct 23 – Oct 25) without taking any leave. St. Stephen's Day (substitute day): 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.