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2026 public holidays in Northern Ireland

10 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Royal Mail are closed.

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Holiday list

  1. Thu

    Jan 1

    New Year's Day

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  2. Tue

    Mar 17

    Saint Patrick's Day

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  3. Fri

    Apr 3

    Good Friday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  4. Mon

    Apr 6

    Easter Monday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  5. Mon

    May 4

    Early May Bank Holiday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  6. Mon

    May 25

    Spring Bank Holiday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  7. Mon

    Jul 13

    Battle of the Boyne

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  8. Mon

    Aug 31

    Summer Bank Holiday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  9. Fri

    Dec 25

    Christmas DayNext

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  10. Mon

    Dec 28

    St. Stephen's Day

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2026?

Northern Ireland has 10 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Saint Patrick's Day (Mar 17), Good Friday (Apr 3), Easter Monday (Apr 6), Early May Bank Holiday (May 4), Spring Bank Holiday (May 25), Battle of the Boyne (Jul 13), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug 31), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 28).

Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Northern Ireland?

None of the 2026 statutory holidays in Northern Ireland fall on a weekend.

Are banks open on public holidays in Northern Ireland?

Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Northern Ireland. The table above shows the bank and Royal Mail status for each 2026 date.