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) 2028
Public holidays in Northern Ireland include national dates such as Good Friday and Easter Monday, along with region-specific holidays such as St Patrick's Day and Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day).
HolidayDate
New Year's Day (substitute day)Monday 3 January
St Patrick's DayFriday 17 March
Good FridayFriday 14 April
Easter MondayMonday 17 April
Early May bank holidayMonday 1 May
Spring bank holidayMonday 29 May
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)Wednesday 12 July
Summer bank holidayMonday 28 August
Christmas DayMonday 25 December
Boxing DayTuesday 26 December
School term dates in Northern Ireland 2028
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Northern Ireland in 2028.
School term dates for Northern Ireland will be added here.