Push for Ireland to introduce three more bank holidays in line with EU neighbours

Ireland needs more bank holidays to align with European average, O'Gorman says

Ireland currently has 10 bank holidays every year, behind the European average of 12.

Ireland's next bank holiday date as pressure grows for 3 extra days off

The Easter bank holiday weekend is underway, but pressure is growing to increase the number of days off to bring Ireland in line with the rest of the EU.

Push for Ireland to introduce three more bank holidays in line with EU neighbours

The Government is facing calls to introduce more bank holidays, with two opposition parties saying people should be given more time off.

The public want more bank holiday weekends

The Government is facing calls for additional bank holiday weekends to be added to the calendar. The country currently enjoys ten bank holidays a year, which is far less than the European average of 13 long weekends. The February Bank Holiday was first introduced in 2023 and marks the first time a female Saint has been acknowledged in Ireland. Good Friday 2025 Pic: juvaida khatun/Getty Images Opposition parties such as the Green Party and People…