Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Bank holiday |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Bank holiday, day off Monday, December 28 |
Earlier in 2026 (8)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Bank holiday |
| March 17 | Tuesday | St Patrick's Day | Bank holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday2 days before Easter Sunday | Bank holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday1 day after Easter Sunday | Bank holiday |
| May 4 | Monday | Early May bank holidayThe first Monday in May | Bank holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Spring bank holidayThe last Monday in May | Bank holiday |
| July 12 | Sunday | Battle of the Boyne | Bank holiday, day off Monday, July 13 |
| August 31 | Monday | Summer bank holidayThe last Monday in August | Bank holiday |
Employers, schools and local governments can add their own closures. To count working days, use the Northern Ireland business-day calculator.
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