Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Public Holidays 2026
10 public holidays and 251 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Tue, Mar 17 | St Patrick’s Day | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Mon, May 4 | Early May bank holiday | Day off |
| Mon, May 25 | Spring bank holiday | Day off |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | observance |
| Sun, Jul 12 | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) | Day off |
| Mon, Jul 13 | Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Summer bank holiday | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 28 | Boxing Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 251 | 10 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom?
There are 251 business days in 2026 in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 10 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Northern Ireland, United Kingdom have in 2026?
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom has 10 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.