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Bank Holidays 2027 in Northern Ireland

There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2027. Dates are from the official GOV.UK list.

Checked 8 October 2026 · source: GOV.UK bank holidays

Bank holidayDate
New Year’s DayFriday, 1 January 2027
St Patrick’s DayWednesday, 17 March 2027
Good FridayFriday, 26 March 2027
Easter MondayMonday, 29 March 2027
Early May bank holidayMonday, 3 May 2027
Spring bank holidayMonday, 31 May 2027
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)Monday, 12 July 2027
Summer bank holidayMonday, 30 August 2027
Christmas Day (substitute day)Monday, 27 December 2027
Boxing Day (substitute day)Tuesday, 28 December 2027

Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2027?

There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2027, according to the official GOV.UK list.

When is the first bank holiday of 2027 in Northern Ireland?

New Year’s Day is on Friday, 1 January 2027.

When is the last bank holiday of 2027?

Boxing Day falls on Tuesday, 28 December 2027 (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.