Clocks go forward on 29 March - impact on shift workers and employer obligations
In Ireland, the clocks 'spring forward' by one hour at 1am on the last Sunday of March (29 March, 2026). The clocks then 'fall back' an hour at 2am on the last Sunday of October (25 October, 2026).
Each March and October, employers grapple with the impact of clock changes on night-shift staff. When the clocks go forward an hour on the final Sunday in March, workers in sectors such as security, healthcare, and manufacturing may find themselves working one hour less than usual.
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