UK Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland 2027

Bank holidays in Northern Ireland, with the official days off.

Checked against the official list. We compared every date with GOV.UK: UK bank holidays.
8bank holidays
10fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2027

Bank holidays in 2027

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
In 68 daysCountdown
St Patrick's Day
Mar 17Wednesday
In 143 daysCountdown
Good Friday
Mar 26Friday
In 152 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Mar 29Monday
In 155 days
Early May bank holiday
May 3Monday
In 190 days
Spring bank holiday
May 31Monday
In 218 days
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)
Jul 12Monday
In 260 days
Summer bank holiday
Aug 30Monday
In 309 days
Christmas Day (substitute day)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Monday
In 428 daysCountdown
Boxing Day (substitute day)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Tuesday
In 429 daysCountdown

Working days in 2027

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21120
February20020
March23320
April22022
May21219
June22022
July22121
August22121
September22022
October21021
November22022
December23221
Total26110251

Where these dates come from

Official source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays

Weekend rule: When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the Monday after) is a bank holiday instead. The dates shown already include these substitute days.

Bank holidays from GOV.UK. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday is given.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2025 and 2026 and 2027 and 2028)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next bank holiday?
New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2027?
There are 8 bank holidays: New Year's Day, St Patrick's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day), Summer bank holiday. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2027.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the Monday after) is a bank holiday instead. The dates shown already include these substitute days.
How many working days are there in 2027?
251 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 bank holidays that fall on a weekday.