Bank holidays in Northern Ireland 2025

Northern Ireland had 10 bank holidays in 2025. Not across the whole UK: St Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and Summer bank holiday.

The bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2025, with the day of the week.

Public holidays 2025
HolidayDateObserved in
New Year's DayWednesday, 1 January 2025Nationwide
St Patrick's DayMonday, 17 March 2025Northern Ireland
Good FridayFriday, 18 April 2025Nationwide
Easter MondayMonday, 21 April 2025All except Scotland
Early May bank holidayMonday, 5 May 2025Nationwide
Spring bank holidayMonday, 26 May 2025Nationwide
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)Saturday, 12 July 2025Day off: Monday, 14 July 2025Northern Ireland
Summer bank holidayMonday, 25 August 2025All except Scotland
Christmas DayThursday, 25 December 2025Nationwide
Boxing DayFriday, 26 December 2025Nationwide

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 2025?

Northern Ireland had 10 bank holidays in 2025. 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 2025: St Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) and Summer bank holiday.

See also

In other countries