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Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2026
All 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2026, with long weekends and the number of working days in each month.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 17 Mar | Tuesday | St Patrick's Day | |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 6 Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| 4 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday | |
| 25 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday | |
| 13 Jul | Monday | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (substitute day) Substitute day | 12 July falls on Sunday |
| 31 Aug | Monday | Summer bank holiday | |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| 28 Dec | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) Substitute day | Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 Dec |
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Long weekends in 2026
- Good Friday, Easter Monday – Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (4 days)
- Early May bank holiday – Sat 2 May to Mon 4 May (3 days)
- Spring bank holiday – Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May (3 days)
- Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) – Sat 11 Jul to Mon 13 Jul (3 days)
- Summer bank holiday – Sat 29 Aug to Mon 31 Aug (3 days)
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day – Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec (4 days)
Working days in 2026
| Month | Weekdays | Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| March | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| April | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| May | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| July | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| August | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| December | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| Total | 261 | 10 | 251 |
Questions
How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2026?
Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays dates in 2026, and 10 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are in 2026 in Northern Ireland?
There are 251 working days in Northern Ireland in 2026: 261 weekdays minus 10 bank holidays on weekdays.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2026, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (substitute day) is on Monday 13 July 2026; Boxing Day (substitute day) is on Monday 28 December 2026.
When are the long weekends in 2026?
6 long weekends: Good Friday, Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr); Early May bank holiday (Sat 2 May); Spring bank holiday (Sat 23 May); Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (Sat 11 Jul); Summer bank holiday (Sat 29 Aug); Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Fri 25 Dec).
Source: www.gov.uk. Dates were checked on 9 October 2026; governments occasionally add or move holidays, so check the official list for anything important.