Bank holidays in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2026. The next one is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.

All bank holidays in Northern Ireland, including the days that do not apply across the whole UK.

Bank holidays in Northern Ireland 2026

Public holidays 2026
HolidayDateObserved in
New Year's DayThursday, 1 January 2026Nationwide
St Patrick's DayTuesday, 17 March 2026Northern Ireland
Good FridayFriday, 3 April 2026Nationwide
Easter MondayMonday, 6 April 2026All except Scotland
Early May bank holidayMonday, 4 May 2026Nationwide
Spring bank holidayMonday, 25 May 2026Nationwide
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)Sunday, 12 July 2026Day off: Monday, 13 July 2026Northern Ireland
Summer bank holidayMonday, 31 August 2026All except Scotland
Christmas DayFriday, 25 December 2026Nationwide
Boxing DaySaturday, 26 December 2026Day off: Monday, 28 December 2026Nationwide

Some holidays are only observed in part of the country.

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays does Northern Ireland have in 2026?

Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2026. Not across the whole UK: St Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and Summer bank holiday.

Which bank holidays in Northern Ireland do not apply across the whole UK?

In 2026: St Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and Summer bank holiday.

See also

In other countries