UK Bank HolidayNorthern Ireland only
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) bank holiday
Battle of the Boyne 2027 is on Monday 12 July 2027. 12 July, Northern Ireland only, moved to a weekday if needed.
Next (Northern Ireland)
Monday 12 July 2027
in 246 days
| Year | N. Ireland |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Wed 12 Jul |
| 2027 | Mon 12 Jul |
| 2026 | Mon 13 Julsub |
| 2025 | Mon 14 Julsub |
| 2024 | Fri 12 Jul |
| 2023 | Wed 12 Jul |
| 2022 | Tue 12 Jul |
| 2021 | Mon 12 Jul |
| 2020 | Mon 13 Julsub |
| 2019 | Fri 12 Jul |
About Battle of the Boyne
The Battle of the Boyne, also called Orangemen’s Day or ‘the Twelfth’, is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland only, marking the 1690 battle. When 12 July falls at a weekend, the following Monday is the holiday.
Employers do not have to give bank holidays as paid days off; whether you get the day off depends on your contract.
If it falls on a weekend
When 12 July falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the bank holiday instead (a ‘substitute day’). In 2026, 12 July is a Sunday, so the holiday is Monday 13 July.
Frequently asked questions
When is Battle of the Boyne 2026?
Monday 13 July 2026 (substitute day).
When is Battle of the Boyne 2027?
Monday 12 July 2027.
When is Battle of the Boyne 2028?
Wednesday 12 July 2028.
Is Battle of the Boyne a bank holiday everywhere in the UK?
No. It is only a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.
What happens if Battle of the Boyne falls on a weekend?
When 12 July falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the bank holiday instead (a ‘substitute day’). In 2026, 12 July is a Sunday, so the holiday is Monday 13 July.
Is 12 July a bank holiday in England or Scotland?
No. The Battle of the Boyne holiday applies only in Northern Ireland.
Other bank holidays
New Year’s Day1 January, or the next weekday if it falls at a weekendSt Patrick’s Day17 March, Northern Ireland only, moved to a weekday if neededGood FridayThe Friday before Easter SundayEaster MondayThe Monday after Easter Sunday (not Scotland)Early May bank holidayThe first Monday in MaySpring bank holidayThe last Monday in MaySummer bank holidayLast Monday in August (first Monday in August in Scotland)Christmas Day25 December, or a substitute weekday if it falls at a weekendAll Northern Ireland bank holidaysNorthern Ireland dates and calendar