IrelandvsFrance
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
7
Only Ireland
8
Only France
What the numbers say
In 2026, Ireland has 10 nationwide public holidays and France has 11, so France gets 1 more day off. They line up on 3 dates, including Lá Caille, Luan Cásca and Lá Nollag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Ireland has 9 on working days (1 fall on a weekend), against 9 for France (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Ireland offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); France offers 5 and 3. France has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Ireland and May in France.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Ireland
France is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only France
Ireland is working these days.