Maximise your annual leave in 2025 - Holidays Hacks with An Post Travel Money
10 February 2025
Maximise time off with Ireland’s 2025 bank holidays. Plan smarter, travel securely, and spend safely with An Post Travel Money’s card or cash. Start today!
Planning your next holiday can be tricky, especially with the limited number of holiday days. We’ve got some holiday hacks that will let you maximise your holidays by combining bank holidays with weekends. With An Post Travel Money, you can enjoy a worry free experience abroad, whether you prefer the security of a pre-paid currency card or the ease of cash.
Here’s all of the 2025 bank holidays
- Monday, 3 February - St Brigid's Day
- Monday, 17 March - Saint Patrick's Day
- Monday, 21 April - Easter Monday
- Monday, 5 May - May Day
- Monday, 2 June - June Bank Holiday
- Monday, 4 August - August Bank Holiday
- Monday, 27 October - October Bank Holiday
- Thursday, 25 December - Christmas Day
- Friday, 26 December - St Stephen's Day
Holiday hacks for long weekends and extended breaks.
March: St. Patrick’s Day & Long Weekend
Take Friday, 3 May off and enjoy a 4-day mini holiday. Perfect for a short trip to London or a nearby beach destination. You can get sterling in cash or card at any local post office. No need to pre-order.
April: Easter Week Escape
Book five days from 14 April to 18 April, this gives you 8 days off work. You can load 14 foreign currencies in your currency card to avoid transaction fees every time you tap.
May: Mini Holiday
Take Friday, 3 May off and enjoy a 4-day mini holiday. Perfect for a short trip to London or a nearby beach destination. You can get sterling in cash or card at any local post office. No need to pre-order.
June, August and October: Mini Getaways
Take any Friday off, 31 May, 1 August or 24 October for an extended 4-day weekend.
December: Christmas season
Book three days from Monday 22 December, Wednesday 24 December, you get the 9-days off, counting both weekends. If you are visiting Christmas markets in Switzerland or in Germany, don’t forget to top up in Euros on your currency card. It is not linked to your main account, which makes it safe to use.
By planning in advance, you can maximise your time away without burning through your annual leaves. Whether exploring new cities or unwinding on a beach, An Post Travel Money ensures your finances
are as smooth as your travel plans. No need to preorder or prepay, pop by our post office for foreign currency in cash or on a prepaid card. You can count on us for a back up card, emergency cash and 24 hour support.
Visit your nearest post office today for cash pick up or apply for An Post Money Currency Card.
Happy travels!