Official 2024 schedule

St Patrick’s Day 2024 bank holiday dates

St Patrick’s Day is listed on Monday, 18 March 2024 for Northern Ireland.

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Dates by UK division

DivisionPublished dateSource note
England and Wales Not listed for this division
Scotland Not listed for this division
Northern Ireland Substitute day

How to use this date

This page reports the official bank-holiday entry; it does not assume that every employer closes or that every worker receives an extra paid day. If the source labels a date as a substitute day, the note is retained in the table rather than moved to the calendar date of the named occasion.

For leave planning, choose the division where you work and check the result against your contract, rota and employer booking policy.

Frequently asked questions

When is St Patrick’s Day in 2024?

St Patrick’s Day is listed on Monday, 18 March 2024 for Northern Ireland.

Is St Patrick’s Day on the same date across the UK in 2024?

No single UK-wide date should be assumed. The table shows exactly which divisions list St Patrick’s Day and the date published for each one.

Does St Patrick’s Day automatically mean paid leave?

No. An employer can include bank holidays within annual-leave entitlement and can set its own working arrangements. Check your contract and workplace policy.

Other 2024 bank holidays

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Data was checked against the official GOV.UK bank-holidays service on 2026-08-14. Later official changes override this page.