Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland observes every England and Wales bank holiday plus two unique dates: St Patrick's Day on 17 March and the Battle of the Boyne on 12 July. This gives Northern Ireland the most bank holidays of any UK region.
Next bank holiday — Northern Ireland
Spring bank holiday
Monday, 25 May 2026
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Unique to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026
Detail →| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | St Patrick’s Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 13 July 2026 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute) |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute) |
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027
Detail →| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 17 March 2027 | Wednesday | St Patrick’s Day |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 12 July 2027 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| 30 August 2027 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute) |
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2028
Detail →| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 3 January 2028 | Monday | New Year’s Day (substitute) |
| 17 March 2028 | Friday | St Patrick’s Day |
| 14 April 2028 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 17 April 2028 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2028 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 29 May 2028 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 12 July 2028 | Wednesday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| 28 August 2028 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2028 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2029
Detail →| Date | Day | Holiday |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next bank holiday in Northern Ireland? +
The next Northern Ireland bank holiday is Spring bank holiday on Monday, 25 May 2026.
How many bank holidays does Northern Ireland have each year? +
Typically 10 per year, though substitute days can shift this.
Is St Patrick’s Day a bank holiday in Northern Ireland? +
Yes. 17 March is a designated bank holiday in Northern Ireland; if it falls at a weekend a substitute Monday is granted.