Is Today a Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland?
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Bank holidays 2026 in Northern Ireland
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Day | |
| Tue | St Patrick's Day | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | |
| Mon | Early May bank holiday | |
| Mon | Spring bank holiday | |
| Mon | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | |
| Mon | Summer bank holiday | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | |
| Mon | Boxing Day |
Bank holidays 2027 in Northern Ireland
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year's Day | |
| Wed | St Patrick's Day | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Easter Monday | |
| Mon | Early May bank holiday | |
| Mon | Spring bank holiday | |
| Mon | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) | |
| Mon | Summer bank holiday | |
| Mon | Christmas Day | |
| Tue | Boxing Day |
Upcoming bank holidays in Northern Ireland
Substitute days
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, the UK moves it to a weekday — marked Substitute day in the 2026 table above. Banks close on the substitute day. Northern Ireland also observes St Patrick’s Day and Battle of the Boyne.
Bank holiday questions — Northern Ireland
Are banks open on bank holidays in Northern Ireland?
No. Banks across the UK close on bank holidays, including in Northern Ireland. Branches shut while ATMs, online banking and card payments keep working.
Are banks open on Saturdays in Northern Ireland?
Most high-street banks in Northern Ireland open on Saturday mornings with reduced hours, but Saturday is not a bank holiday — hours vary by bank and branch. Banks are always closed on Sundays.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend in Northern Ireland?
The UK moves it to a weekday as a substitute day — for example, when Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, banks in Northern Ireland close on the following Monday instead. Substitute days are marked in the 2026 table above.
Do ATMs and online banking work on UK bank holidays?
Yes. ATMs, online and mobile banking, and card payments work normally on bank holidays across the UK, including Northern Ireland — only branch counters close.