UK Bank HolidayNorthern Ireland only
St Patrick’s Day bank holiday
St Patrick’s Day 2027 is on Wednesday 17 March 2027. 17 March, Northern Ireland only, moved to a weekday if needed.
Next (Northern Ireland)
Wednesday 17 March 2027
in 129 days
| Year | N. Ireland |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Fri 17 Mar |
| 2027 | Wed 17 Mar |
| 2026 | Tue 17 Mar |
| 2025 | Mon 17 Mar |
| 2024 | Mon 18 Marsub |
| 2023 | Fri 17 Mar |
| 2022 | Thu 17 Mar |
| 2021 | Wed 17 Mar |
| 2020 | Tue 17 Mar |
| 2019 | Mon 18 Marsub |
About St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day, the feast of Ireland’s patron saint, is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland only. When 17 March falls at a weekend, the next Monday is the bank 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 17 March falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the bank holiday instead (a ‘substitute day’).
Frequently asked questions
When is St Patrick’s Day 2026?
Tuesday 17 March 2026.
When is St Patrick’s Day 2027?
Wednesday 17 March 2027.
When is St Patrick’s Day 2028?
Friday 17 March 2028.
Is St Patrick’s Day a bank holiday everywhere in the UK?
No. It is only a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.
What happens if St Patrick’s Day falls on a weekend?
When 17 March falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the bank holiday instead (a ‘substitute day’).
Is St Patrick’s Day a bank holiday in England, Wales or Scotland?
No. It is a bank holiday only in Northern Ireland.
Other bank holidays
New Year’s Day1 January, or the next weekday if it falls at a weekendGood 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 MayBattle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)12 July, Northern Ireland only, moved to a weekday if neededSummer 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