When is the Battle of the Boyne holiday 2027?

Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2027 is on Monday 12 July 2027 – in 298 days.

Northern Ireland · 2027

Monday 12 July

Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2027

3-day weekend: Sat 10 Jul – Mon 12 Jul

298days to go

Official date from GOV.UK NI dates Add to calendar Plan leave around it

Is it a bank holiday where you are?

Nation	Bank holiday?	Date in 2027
England & Wales	No	Normal working day
Scotland	No	Normal working day
Northern Ireland	Yes	Monday 12 July 2027
Republic of Ireland	No	Normal working day

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Fri 9 Jul – Mon 12 Jul 2027 · includes Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)

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Thu 8 Jul – Mon 12 Jul 2027 · includes Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)

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Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) dates for every year

Year	Northern Ireland
2025	Mon 14 Jul sub
2026	Mon 13 Jul sub
2027	Mon 12 Jul
2028	Wed 12 Jul
2029	Thu 12 Jul prov.
2030	Fri 12 Jul prov.
2031	Mon 14 Jul sub prov.

About Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)

The Twelfth marks the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. It is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland only.

How the date is set

12 July. If it falls on a weekend, the next Monday is the bank holiday.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) a bank holiday?

Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) is a bank or public holiday in Northern Ireland. It is not a bank holiday in England & Wales, Scotland and Republic of Ireland.

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