Working days 2028
In 2028 Ireland has a total of 250 working days.
Ireland has 250 working days in 2028 — 1 fewer than in 2027 (251).
How many working days are there in 2028?
Working days
250
Public holidays
11
9 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
1
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
63
2 holidays
Q2
April–June
61
3 holidays
Q3
July–September
64
1 holidays
Q4
October–December
62
3 holidays
Most: March (22 days) – Least: April (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. New Year's Day (SAT)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 07. St. Brigid’s Day (MON)
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 17. St. Patrick’s Day (FRI)
April
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:1
Holidays impacting working days
- 14. Good Friday (FRI)
- 16. Easter Sunday (SUN)
- 17. Easter Monday (MON)
May
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. May Day (MON)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. First Monday in June (MON)
July
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 07. First Monday in August (MON)
September
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 30. October Bank Holiday (MON)
November
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Christmas Day (MON)
- 26. St. Stephen's Day (TUE)
Public holidays in Ireland 2028
All public holidays in Ireland in 2028 and the weekday each falls on. 10 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 2 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | On weekend |
| Feb 7 | St. Brigid’s Day | Day off |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | Day off |
| Apr 14 | Good Friday(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
| Apr 16 | Easter Sunday | On weekend |
| Apr 17 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| May 1 | May Day | Day off |
| Jun 5 | First Monday in June | Day off |
| Aug 7 | First Monday in August | Day off |
| Oct 30 | October Bank Holiday | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Dec 26 | St. Stephen's Day | Day off |
Long weekends in Ireland 2028
How the 2028 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Good Friday, Easter Monday: 4 days off in a row (Apr 14 – Apr 17) without taking any leave.
- Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day: 4 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 26) without taking any leave.
- St. Brigid’s Day: 3 days off in a row (Feb 5 – Feb 7) without taking any leave.
- St. Patrick’s Day: 3 days off in a row (Mar 17 – Mar 19) without taking any leave.
- May Day: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave.
- First Monday in June: 3 days off in a row (Jun 3 – Jun 5) without taking any leave.
- First Monday in August: 3 days off in a row (Aug 5 – Aug 7) without taking any leave.
- October Bank Holiday: 3 days off in a row (Oct 28 – Oct 30) without taking any leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Ireland in 2028?
Ireland has 250 working days in 2028: 366 calendar days minus 106 weekend days and 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Yes — in 2028, 2 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2028?
Most working days: March (22). Fewest: April (18).
When are the long weekends in Ireland in 2028?
Good Friday, Easter Monday: 4 days off in a row (Apr 14 – Apr 17) without taking any leave. Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day: 4 days off in a row (Dec 23 – Dec 26) without taking any leave. St. Brigid’s Day: 3 days off in a row (Feb 5 – Feb 7) without taking any leave. St. Patrick’s Day: 3 days off in a row (Mar 17 – Mar 19) without taking any leave. May Day: 3 days off in a row (Apr 29 – May 1) without taking any leave. First Monday in June: 3 days off in a row (Jun 3 – Jun 5) without taking any leave. First Monday in August: 3 days off in a row (Aug 5 – Aug 7) without taking any leave. October Bank Holiday: 3 days off in a row (Oct 28 – Oct 30) without taking any leave.