Public Holidays in Northern Ireland 2026
All 10 public holidays in Northern Ireland for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Northern Ireland 2026
Northern Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 6 nationwide United Kingdom holidays plus 4 regional holidays: Saint Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day), Summer Bank Holiday.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Saint Patrick's Day | 03/17/2026 | Tuesday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 05/04/2026 | Monday | |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | 07/12/2026 | Sunday | Regional |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 08/31/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday |
Bridge Days in Northern Ireland 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Northern Ireland for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- March 16 (Monday) – Take one day off before Saint Patrick's Day (Tuesday, March 17) for a 4-day weekend from March 14 to 17.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 1 (Friday) – Take one day off before Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 4) for a 4-day weekend from May 1 to 4.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- August 28 (Friday) – Take one day off before Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 31) for a 4-day weekend from August 28 to 31.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day are holidays).
Note: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (July 12) falls on a Sunday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Ireland has 10 public holidays in 2026: 6 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Saint Patrick's Day, Easter Monday, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day), Summer Bank Holiday).
In addition to the 6 nationwide holidays, Northern Ireland observes: Saint Patrick's Day (March 17), Easter Monday (April 6), Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) (July 12), Summer Bank Holiday (August 31).
The best bridge days in Northern Ireland in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), March 16 (Monday, before Saint Patrick's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 1 (Friday, before Early May Bank Holiday). Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) falls on a Sunday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Northern Ireland public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.