Bank holidays in Northern Ireland
The next bank holiday in Northern Ireland is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 – in 74 days.
Next bank holiday · Northern Ireland
Friday 25 December
Christmas Day
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026
10 dates this year.
- New Year's Day Thursday 1 January
- St Patrick's Day Tuesday 17 March
- Good Friday Friday 3 April
- Easter Monday Monday 6 April
- Early May bank holiday Monday 4 May
- Spring bank holiday Monday 25 May
- Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) Monday 13 July Substitute day
- Summer bank holiday Monday 31 August
- Christmas Day Friday 25 December In 74 days
- Boxing Day Monday 28 December In 77 days Substitute day
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027
10 dates next year.
- New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 In 81 days
- St Patrick's Day Wednesday 17 March 2027 In 156 days
- Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027 In 165 days
- Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027 In 168 days
- Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 In 203 days
- Spring bank holiday Monday 31 May 2027 In 231 days
- Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) Monday 12 July 2027 In 273 days
- Summer bank holiday Monday 30 August 2027 In 322 days
- Christmas Day Monday 27 December 2027 In 441 days Substitute day
- Boxing Day Tuesday 28 December 2027 In 442 days Substitute day
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2026 and 10 in 2027. Northern Ireland has the most in the UK, adding St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne.
When is the next bank holiday in Northern Ireland?
The next bank holiday in Northern Ireland is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 74 days.
What extra bank holidays does Northern Ireland have?
St Patrick's Day (17 March) and the Battle of the Boyne, also called Orangemen's Day (12 July). That gives Northern Ireland 10 bank holidays in a normal year, the most in the UK.
Is 12 July a bank holiday?
Yes, in Northern Ireland only. If 12 July falls on a weekend, the following Monday is the bank holiday.
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