Public holidays · 2026
Public holidays in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2026
Northern Ireland has 12 days of public holidays in 2026: 7 nationwide and 5 that apply in Northern Ireland only.
Only in Northern Ireland
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 17 MarTue | Saint Patrick's Day | 213 days ago |
| 6 AprMon | Easter Monday | 193 days ago |
| 12 JulSunWeekend | Battle of the Boyne | 96 days ago |
| 13 JulMon | Battle of the Boyne | 95 days ago |
| 31 AugMon | Late Summer Bank Holiday | 46 days ago |
Nationwide, also in Northern Ireland
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 JanThu | New Year's Day | 288 days ago |
| 3 AprFri | Good Friday | 196 days ago |
| 4 MayMon | May Day | 165 days ago |
| 25 MayMon | Spring Bank Holiday | 144 days ago |
| 25 DecFri | Christmas Day | in 70 days |
| 26 DecSatWeekend | Boxing Day | in 71 days |
| 28 DecMon | Boxing Day | in 73 days |
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Questions
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How many public holidays does Northern Ireland have in 2026?
Northern Ireland has 12 days of public holidays in 2026: 7 that apply across United Kingdom and 5 that apply in Northern Ireland only.
Which public holidays apply only in Northern Ireland?
Saint Patrick's Day, Tuesday, 17 March 2026; Easter Monday, Monday, 6 April 2026; Battle of the Boyne, Sunday, 12 July 2026; Battle of the Boyne, Monday, 13 July 2026; Late Summer Bank Holiday, Monday, 31 August 2026.