Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 fell on Sunday 12 July. The day off was on Monday 13 July.
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 12 July 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 28
- Day of the year
- Day 193 of 365
- Day off
- Only in: Northern Ireland
- Observed on
- Monday, 13 July 2026
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) falls on a Sunday in 2026. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Saturday 11 July to Monday 13 July. This only applies where Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) is on 12 July every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Saturday, in 2026 a Sunday and in 2027 a Monday.
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and the school holidays
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 falls outside the school holidays.
Other holidays in 2026
- Father's DaySunday, 21 June 2026
- Summer bank holiday (Scotland)Monday, 3 August 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) in 2026?
In 2026, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) fell on Sunday 12 July, in week 28.
Is Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 a day off?
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) is only a public holiday in: Northern Ireland. Because Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) falls on a weekend in 2026, the day off is on Monday 13 July.