Bank Holidays 2028 in Northern Ireland
There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2028. Dates are from the official GOV.UK list.
| Bank holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day (substitute day) | Monday, 3 January 2028 |
| St Patrick’s Day | Friday, 17 March 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday, 14 April 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 17 April 2028 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday, 1 May 2028 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday, 29 May 2028 |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | Wednesday, 12 July 2028 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday, 28 August 2028 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, 25 December 2028 |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday, 26 December 2028 |
Bank holidays 2028 in England and Wales
See the England and Wales bank holidays for 2028.
Other years and nations
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2028?
There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2028, according to the official GOV.UK list.
When is the first bank holiday of 2028 in Northern Ireland?
New Year’s Day is on Monday, 3 January 2028.
When is the last bank holiday of 2028?
Boxing Day falls on Tuesday, 26 December 2028.
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.