ArcYear
Colour theme

Northern Ireland

Bank holidays in Northern Ireland 2027

Northern Ireland bank holidays from our owned GOV.UK snapshot — including dates that only apply in this nation.

Northern Ireland observes dates that England, Wales, and Scotland do not always share, including St Patrick’s Day (17 March) and, in many years, the Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen’s Day (12 July) as reflected in GOV.UK. Use this hub when your leave follows the Northern Ireland calendar so maximiser bridges match the holidays your employer actually closes on.

March and July often create nation-specific leave arcs. Pair them with weekends in the Maximiser, and remember Easter and Christmas still align with much of the UK even when mid-year holidays do not.

Dates come from our scheduled import of the official GOV.UK bank holidays list — the GOV.UK Northern Ireland calendar. ArcYear does not call GOV.UK on this page — we serve the list from our own copy so it stays available if the third party is down.

Last updated: (UTC).

Amber mark means the holiday is often celebrated with street bunting (GOV.UK bunting flag).

Northern Ireland bank holidays in 2027
DateHolidayNotes
— often celebrated with buntingNew Year’s DayOften celebrated with bunting
— often celebrated with buntingSt Patrick’s DayOften celebrated with bunting
Good Friday—
— often celebrated with buntingEaster MondayOften celebrated with bunting
— often celebrated with buntingEarly May bank holidayOften celebrated with bunting
— often celebrated with buntingSpring bank holidayOften celebrated with bunting
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)—
— often celebrated with buntingSummer bank holidayOften celebrated with bunting
— often celebrated with buntingChristmas DaySubstitute day
— often celebrated with buntingBoxing DaySubstitute day

Best bridge days in Northern Ireland 2027

These Monday–Friday breaks need the fewest leave days for the most time off using the dates above:

  • 13–17 Mar 2027: take 2 leave days for 5 days off around St Patrick’s Day.
  • 17–21 Mar 2027: take 2 leave days for 5 days off around St Patrick’s Day.
  • 25 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028: take 3 leave days for 10 days off around Christmas Day and Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Not Monday–Friday, or want every option? Open the Leave Maximiser. See how it works or read the FAQ.