Regional countdowns
Northern Ireland
Check public holidays and school term dates in Northern Ireland (NI), United Kingdom. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Northern Ireland is Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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Public holidays in Northern Ireland (NI) 2026
Public holidays in Northern Ireland include national dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday, along with region-specific holidays such as St Patrick's Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday 1 January
St Patrick's DayTuesday 17 March
Good FridayFriday 3 April
Easter MondayMonday 6 April
Early May bank holidayMonday 4 May
Spring bank holidayMonday 25 May
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) substitute dayMonday 13 July
Summer bank holidayMonday 31 August
Christmas DayFriday 25 December
Boxing Day (substitute day)Monday 28 December
School term dates in Northern Ireland 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Northern Ireland in 2026.
PeriodStartEnd
Spring termMonday 5 JanuaryThursday 2 April
Summer termMonday 13 AprilTuesday 30 June
Autumn termTuesday 1 SeptemberFriday 18 December