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Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2028

Last reviewed: May 19, 2026 · Holiday data: June 23, 2026

Northern Ireland observes 10 bank holidays in 2028: 10 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend, leaving 250 working days across the year. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend, the same as England and Wales; what changes is the bank holiday set.

How Northern Ireland differs from England & Wales

Northern Ireland observes every England and Wales bank holiday and layers two more on top: St Patrick's Day on 17 March and the Battle of the Boyne, also called Orangemen's Day, on 12 July. When either falls on a weekend, the bank holiday shifts to the following Monday. Nothing from the England and Wales set is dropped, so Northern Ireland has the longest bank holiday calendar of the four UK nations.

Added in Northern Ireland (2028)

  • St Patrick's Day (Friday, March 17)
  • Battle of the Boyne (Wednesday, July 12)

Not observed in Northern Ireland (2028)

Northern Ireland observes every England and Wales bank holiday and drops none.

Northern Ireland bank holiday calendar 2028

DateDayBank holiday
January 3MondayNew Year's Day (observed)
March 17FridaySt Patrick's Day
April 14FridayGood Friday
April 17MondayEaster Monday
May 1MondayEarly May Bank Holiday
May 29MondaySpring Bank Holiday
July 12WednesdayBattle of the Boyne
August 28MondaySummer Bank Holiday
December 25MondayChristmas Day
December 26TuesdayBoxing Day

2028 summary

Total days

366

Weekend days

106

Bank holidays on weekdays

10

Working days

250

After subtracting 106 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling bank holidays, Northern Ireland has 250 working days in 2028. Contracts that cite "business days" in Northern Ireland usually mean the days banks are open, which is exactly this count.

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Northern Ireland 2028 FAQ

How many bank holidays does Northern Ireland have in 2028?
Northern Ireland observes 10 bank holidays in 2028, of which 10 fall on a weekday. The complete list is in the table above.
How does Northern Ireland differ from England & Wales?
Northern Ireland observes every England and Wales bank holiday and layers two more on top: St Patrick's Day on 17 March and the Battle of the Boyne, also called Orangemen's Day, on 12 July. When either falls on a weekend, the bank holiday shifts to the following Monday. Nothing from the England and Wales set is dropped, so Northern Ireland has the longest bank holiday calendar of the four UK nations.
When are St Patrick's Day and the Battle of the Boyne in 2028?
In 2028, Northern Ireland's own bank holidays are: St Patrick's Day, Battle of the Boyne. When 17 March or 12 July falls on a weekend, the bank holiday shifts to the following Monday.
How many working days does Northern Ireland have in 2028?
Northern Ireland has 250 working days in 2028, after subtracting 106 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling bank holidays.