Northern Ireland bank holidays 2023

There are 11 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2023, leaving 249 working days (Monday to Friday).

Official dates from GOV.UK · checked 17 September 2026

2023 calendar for Northern Ireland

January1

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  • 2 New Year's Day

February

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March1

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  • 17 St Patrick's Day

April2

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  • 7 Good Friday
  • 10 Easter Monday

May3

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  • 1 Early May bank holiday
  • 8 Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III
  • 29 Spring bank holiday

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  • 12 Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)

August1

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  • 28 Summer bank holiday

September

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November

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December2

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  • 25 Christmas Day
  • 26 Boxing Day

Frequently asked questions

What are the bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2023?
  • New Year's Day: Monday 2 January 2023
  • St Patrick's Day: Friday 17 March 2023
  • Good Friday: Friday 7 April 2023
  • Easter Monday: Monday 10 April 2023
  • Early May bank holiday: Monday 1 May 2023
  • Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III: Monday 8 May 2023
  • Spring bank holiday: Monday 29 May 2023
  • Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day): Wednesday 12 July 2023
  • Summer bank holiday: Monday 28 August 2023
  • Christmas Day: Monday 25 December 2023
  • Boxing Day: Tuesday 26 December 2023
How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2023?

There are 11 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2023. Northern Ireland has the most in the UK, adding St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne.

Are there any extra bank holidays in 2023?

Yes: Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III (8 May).

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