UK division calendar

Northern Ireland bank holidays: 2026–2028

Northern Ireland includes St Patrick’s Day and the Battle of the Boyne date in addition to the holidays shared with England and Wales.

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2026

Thu, 1 January 2026 New Year’s Day
Tue, 17 March 2026 St Patrick’s Day
Fri, 3 April 2026 Good Friday
Mon, 6 April 2026 Easter Monday
Mon, 4 May 2026 Early May bank holiday
Mon, 25 May 2026 Spring bank holiday
Mon, 13 July 2026 Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) Substitute day
Mon, 31 August 2026 Summer bank holiday
Fri, 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
Mon, 28 December 2026 Boxing Day Substitute day

2027

Fri, 1 January 2027 New Year’s Day
Wed, 17 March 2027 St Patrick’s Day
Fri, 26 March 2027 Good Friday
Mon, 29 March 2027 Easter Monday
Mon, 3 May 2027 Early May bank holiday
Mon, 31 May 2027 Spring bank holiday
Mon, 12 July 2027 Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
Mon, 30 August 2027 Summer bank holiday
Mon, 27 December 2027 Christmas Day Substitute day
Tue, 28 December 2027 Boxing Day Substitute day

2028

Mon, 3 January 2028 New Year’s Day Substitute day
Fri, 17 March 2028 St Patrick’s Day
Fri, 14 April 2028 Good Friday
Mon, 17 April 2028 Easter Monday
Mon, 1 May 2028 Early May bank holiday
Mon, 29 May 2028 Spring bank holiday
Wed, 12 July 2028 Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)
Mon, 28 August 2028 Summer bank holiday
Mon, 25 December 2028 Christmas Day
Tue, 26 December 2028 Boxing Day

Source checked: 2026-07-21. The official list can change, particularly when a one-off holiday is announced. Confirm the latest dates on GOV.UK.