Northern Ireland · 2027
Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2027
Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2027, starting with New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and ending with Boxing Day (substitute day) on Tuesday 28 December 2027.
Reviewed for the 2026 holiday year
2027 is confirmed far enough ahead to plan long-range leave. Easter is unusually early, and both Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall at the weekend, so two substitute holidays land in the final week of December.
Northern Ireland has the longest calendar of the four nations, adding St Patrick's Day in March and the Battle of the Boyne in July on top of the England and Wales list.
Northern Ireland bank holiday dates 2027
| Holiday | Date (2027) | Day | Notes | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2027 | Friday | — | |
| St Patrick's Day | 17 March 2027 | Wednesday | — | |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday | — | |
| Easter Monday | 29 March 2027 | Monday | — | |
| Early May bank holiday | 3 May 2027 | Monday | — | |
| Spring bank holiday | 31 May 2027 | Monday | — | |
| Battle of the Boyne | 12 July 2027 | Monday | — | |
| Summer bank holiday | 30 August 2027 | Monday | — | |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | 27 December 2027 | Monday | 25 December falls on a Saturday, so the holiday moves to Monday 27 December. | |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | 26 December falls on a Sunday, so the holiday moves to Tuesday 28 December. |
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- New Year's Day1 January 2027 · All four UK nations
- St Patrick's Day17 March 2027 · Northern Ireland
- Good Friday26 March 2027 · All four UK nations
- Easter Monday29 March 2027 · England, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Early May bank holiday3 May 2027 · All four UK nations
- Spring bank holiday31 May 2027 · All four UK nations
- Battle of the Boyne12 July 2027 · Northern Ireland
- Summer bank holiday30 August 2027 · England, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Christmas Day (substitute day)27 December 2027 · All four UK nations
- Boxing Day (substitute day)28 December 2027 · All four UK nations
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Substitute days in 2027
When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a substitute weekday is given so the holiday is not lost. In Northern Ireland that affects 2 dates in 2027:
- Christmas Day (substitute day) — observed Monday 27 December 2027. 25 December falls on a Saturday, so the holiday moves to Monday 27 December.
- Boxing Day (substitute day) — observed Tuesday 28 December 2027. 26 December falls on a Sunday, so the holiday moves to Tuesday 28 December.
How the 2027 calendar is shaped
- 6 of the 10 dates fall on a Monday, creating that many three-day weekends.
- The longest stretch without a bank holiday is 119 days, between Summer bank holiday (30 August 2027) and Christmas Day (substitute day) (27 December 2027).
- The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and closes with Boxing Day (substitute day) on Tuesday 28 December 2027.
Because two extra dates fall in the first half of the year, Northern Ireland's holidays are spread more evenly across the calendar than England's.
Compare 2027 with other years and nations
- Northern Ireland bank holidays 2026
- England bank holidays 2027
- Scotland bank holidays 2027
- Wales bank holidays 2027
Independent information
Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027: FAQs
How many bank holidays are there in Northern Ireland in 2027?
There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2027: New Year's Day on 1 January 2027; St Patrick's Day on 17 March 2027; Good Friday on 26 March 2027; Easter Monday on 29 March 2027; Early May bank holiday on 3 May 2027; Spring bank holiday on 31 May 2027; Battle of the Boyne on 12 July 2027; Summer bank holiday on 30 August 2027; Christmas Day (substitute day) on 27 December 2027; Boxing Day (substitute day) on 28 December 2027.
When is the first bank holiday in Northern Ireland in 2027?
New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 is the first Northern Ireland bank holiday of 2027.
When is the last bank holiday in Northern Ireland in 2027?
Boxing Day (substitute day) on Tuesday 28 December 2027 is the final Northern Ireland bank holiday of 2027.
Are there any substitute bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2027?
Yes. Christmas Day (substitute day) is observed on 27 December 2027, and Boxing Day (substitute day) is observed on 28 December 2027. A substitute weekday is given when a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
How many Northern Ireland bank holidays fall on a Monday in 2027?
6 of the 10 Northern Ireland bank holidays in 2027 fall on a Monday, which is what creates most of the year's three-day weekends.
What is the longest gap between Northern Ireland bank holidays in 2027?
The longest stretch without a bank holiday runs 119 days, from Summer bank holiday on 30 August 2027 to Christmas Day (substitute day) on 27 December 2027.
Are banks open on Northern Ireland bank holidays in 2027?
High street branches are usually closed on bank holidays, while apps, online banking, cash machines and card payments normally keep working. Bacs, Direct Debits, CHAPS and cheque clearing follow working-day cycles and pause on bank holidays. Always check with your own provider.