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Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2026 and 2027
All bank holidays in Northern Ireland for 2026 and 2027, with dates, days of the week and substitute days.
Dates from GOV.UK, checked 11 October 2026
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 17 March 2026 | Tuesday | St Patrick’s Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 13 July 2026 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day) |
| 31 August 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 17 March 2027 | Wednesday | St Patrick’s Day |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 12 July 2027 | Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) |
| 30 August 2027 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Good to know
Northern Ireland adds St Patrick's Day (17 March) and the Battle of the Boyne (12 July, Orangemen's Day) to the England and Wales list. In 2026, 12 July is a Sunday, so the bank holiday is on Monday 13 July.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2026?
10, and 10 in 2027.
When is the next bank holiday in Northern Ireland?
The banner at the top of the page shows the next one, based on today's date.
Do employers have to give bank holidays off?
No. Bank holidays aren't a legal right to time off, though most employers give them and count them towards your 5.6 weeks of statutory leave.
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Bank holiday dates come from the official GOV.UK bank holidays list. Last checked 11 October 2026.