Northern Ireland

Bank holidays in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2026 and 10 in 2027. Unlike the rest of the UK, it also has St Patrick’s Day, Easter Monday and Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day).

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The next bank holiday in Northern Ireland is
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
After that: Boxing Day (substitute day), Monday 28 December 2026
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Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026

10 days · Northern Ireland 2026 in full · compare with the rest of the UK

Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027

10 days · Northern Ireland 2027 in full · compare with the rest of the UK

Northern Ireland bank holidays 2028

10 days · Northern Ireland 2028 in full · compare with the rest of the UK

2027 calendar for Northern Ireland

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Best breaks in 2027

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Good Friday + Easter Monday
Off Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar · book Thu 25 Mar
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Christmas Day + Boxing Day
Off Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec · book Fri 24 Dec
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New Year’s Day
Off Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan · book Mon 4 Jan

Past bank holidays in Northern Ireland

Every date since 2019, including one-off holidays.

2025 10 bank holidays
Wed 1 Jan 2025New Year’s Day
Mon 17 Mar 2025St Patrick’s Day
Fri 18 Apr 2025Good Friday
Mon 21 Apr 2025Easter Monday
Mon 5 May 2025Early May bank holiday
Mon 26 May 2025Spring bank holiday
Mon 14 Jul 2025Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)Substitute day
Mon 25 Aug 2025Summer bank holiday
Thu 25 Dec 2025Christmas Day
Fri 26 Dec 2025Boxing Day
2024 10 bank holidays
Mon 1 Jan 2024New Year’s Day
Mon 18 Mar 2024St Patrick’s DaySubstitute day
Fri 29 Mar 2024Good Friday
Mon 1 Apr 2024Easter Monday
Mon 6 May 2024Early May bank holiday
Mon 27 May 2024Spring bank holiday
Fri 12 Jul 2024Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
Mon 26 Aug 2024Summer bank holiday
Wed 25 Dec 2024Christmas Day
Thu 26 Dec 2024Boxing Day
2023 11 bank holidays
Mon 2 Jan 2023New Year’s DaySubstitute day
Fri 17 Mar 2023St Patrick’s Day
Fri 7 Apr 2023Good Friday
Mon 10 Apr 2023Easter Monday
Mon 1 May 2023Early May bank holiday
Mon 8 May 2023Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III
Mon 29 May 2023Spring bank holiday
Wed 12 Jul 2023Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
Mon 28 Aug 2023Summer bank holiday
Mon 25 Dec 2023Christmas Day
Tue 26 Dec 2023Boxing Day
2022 12 bank holidays
Mon 3 Jan 2022New Year’s DaySubstitute day
Thu 17 Mar 2022St Patrick’s Day
Fri 15 Apr 2022Good Friday
Mon 18 Apr 2022Easter Monday
Mon 2 May 2022Early May bank holiday
Thu 2 Jun 2022Spring bank holiday
Fri 3 Jun 2022Platinum Jubilee bank holiday
Tue 12 Jul 2022Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
Mon 29 Aug 2022Summer bank holiday
Mon 19 Sept 2022Bank Holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Mon 26 Dec 2022Boxing Day
Tue 27 Dec 2022Christmas DaySubstitute day
2021 10 bank holidays
Fri 1 Jan 2021New Year’s Day
Wed 17 Mar 2021St Patrick’s Day
Fri 2 Apr 2021Good Friday
Mon 5 Apr 2021Easter Monday
Mon 3 May 2021Early May bank holiday
Mon 31 May 2021Spring bank holiday
Mon 12 Jul 2021Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
Mon 30 Aug 2021Summer bank holiday
Mon 27 Dec 2021Christmas DaySubstitute day
Tue 28 Dec 2021Boxing DaySubstitute day
2020 10 bank holidays
Wed 1 Jan 2020New Year’s Day
Tue 17 Mar 2020St Patrick’s Day
Fri 10 Apr 2020Good Friday
Mon 13 Apr 2020Easter Monday
Fri 8 May 2020Early May bank holiday (VE day)
Mon 25 May 2020Spring bank holiday
Mon 13 Jul 2020Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)Substitute day
Mon 31 Aug 2020Summer bank holiday
Fri 25 Dec 2020Christmas Day
Mon 28 Dec 2020Boxing DaySubstitute day
2019 10 bank holidays
Tue 1 Jan 2019New Year’s Day
Mon 18 Mar 2019St Patrick’s DaySubstitute day
Fri 19 Apr 2019Good Friday
Mon 22 Apr 2019Easter Monday
Mon 6 May 2019Early May bank holiday
Mon 27 May 2019Spring bank holiday
Fri 12 Jul 2019Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
Mon 26 Aug 2019Summer bank holiday
Wed 25 Dec 2019Christmas Day
Thu 26 Dec 2019Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays does Northern Ireland have?
Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2026 and 10 in 2027.
Which bank holidays are only in Northern Ireland?
St Patrick’s Day, Easter Monday, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day).
When is the Summer bank holiday in Northern Ireland?
Monday 30 August 2027 in 2027. It is the last Monday in August.
Can I add these dates to my phone calendar?
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