Bank Holidays

Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2026

Northern Ireland has 12 bank holidays in 2026. 1 falls on a weekend.

Year:2026 2027 Overview

Bank holidays

On weekdays

On weekends

1 bank holiday fall on a weekend in 2026 — check if a substitute weekday applies in your workplace.

All Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland 2026

#	Date	Bank Holiday	Day
1	1 Jan2026	New Year's Day	Thu
2	17 Mar2026	Saint Patrick's Day	Tue
3	3 Apr2026	Good Friday	Fri
4	6 Apr2026	Easter Monday	Mon
5	4 May2026	Early May Bank Holiday	Mon
6	25 May2026	Spring Bank Holiday	Mon
7	13 Jul2026	Battle of the Boyne	Mon
8	31 Aug2026	Summer Bank Holiday	Mon
9	25 Dec2026	Christmas Day	Fri
10	26 Dec2026	Boxing Day	Sat
11	28 Dec2026	St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day	Mon
12	28 Dec2026	Substitute Bank Holiday for Boxing Day	Mon

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bank holidays does Northern Ireland have in 2026?: Northern Ireland has 12 bank holidays in 2026.
Are bank holidays the same as public holidays?: In most English-speaking countries, bank holidays and public holidays refer to the same days — official days off legislated by the government. The term 'bank holiday' originated in the UK when banks were required to close on certain days, and the name stuck even as the concept expanded to all workers.
Which bank holidays are unique to Northern Ireland?: Northern Ireland observes St Patrick's Day (17 March) and the Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day (12 July) as additional bank holidays not shared with England and Wales. These reflect Northern Ireland's distinct cultural and historical identity.

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Northern Ireland bank holidays overview

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Next bank holiday

Spring Bank Holiday

Monday, 25 May 2026

All Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland 2026

#	Date	Bank Holiday	Day
1	1 Jan2026	New Year's Day	Thu
2	17 Mar2026	Saint Patrick's Day	Tue
3	3 Apr2026	Good Friday	Fri
4	6 Apr2026	Easter Monday	Mon
5	4 May2026	Early May Bank Holiday	Mon
6	25 May2026	Spring Bank Holiday	Mon
7	13 Jul2026	Battle of the Boyne	Mon
8	31 Aug2026	Summer Bank Holiday	Mon
9	25 Dec2026	Christmas Day	Fri
10	26 Dec2026	Boxing Day	Sat
11	28 Dec2026	St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day	Mon
12	28 Dec2026	Substitute Bank Holiday for Boxing Day	Mon

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bank holidays does Northern Ireland have in 2026?

Northern Ireland has 12 bank holidays in 2026.

Are bank holidays the same as public holidays?

In most English-speaking countries, bank holidays and public holidays refer to the same days — official days off legislated by the government. The term 'bank holiday' originated in the UK when banks were required to close on certain days, and the name stuck even as the concept expanded to all workers.

Which bank holidays are unique to Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland observes St Patrick's Day (17 March) and the Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day (12 July) as additional bank holidays not shared with England and Wales. These reflect Northern Ireland's distinct cultural and historical identity.