Bank Holidays 2026 in Northern Ireland
There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2026. Dates are from the official GOV.UK list.
| Bank holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
| St Patrick’s Day | Tuesday, 17 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 4 May 2026 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 25 May 2026 |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day) | Monday, 13 July 2026 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 31 August 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | Monday, 28 December 2026 |
Bank holidays 2026 in England and Wales
See the England and Wales bank holidays for 2026.
Other years and nations
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2026?
There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2026, according to the official GOV.UK list.
When is the first bank holiday of 2026 in Northern Ireland?
New Year’s Day is on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
When is the last bank holiday of 2026?
Boxing Day falls on Monday, 28 December 2026 (substitute day).
What is a substitute bank holiday?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a weekday is usually made a substitute day, normally the next working day, so that people still get the day off.
Do employers have to give bank holidays off?
No. There is no automatic right to time off on bank holidays, and employers can include them as part of your statutory 5.6 weeks of paid holiday. Check your contract. See our holiday entitlement calculator.
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.