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St Patrick’s Day: Honouring the Patron Saint. March 17th is globally recognised as St. Patrick’s Day, honouring Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. This day often falls during the Christian season of Lent, but restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, leading to the holiday’s association with hearty feasts and View bank holidays for Northern Ireland for 2025 and next year. Find out the date of the next bank/public holiday in Northern Ireland. St Patrick’s Day The exact dates are still under discussion, with a possibility of tying it in with the existing summer bank holiday on August 25. Full List of Confirmed Bank Holidays. Here is a rundown of all the confirmed bank holiday dates in Northern Ireland for 2025: – 1 January – New Year’s Day – 17 March – St Patrick’s Day – 18 April St. Patrick's Day became an official public holiday in Ireland in 1903 with the passing of the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903, which was introduced by Irish MP James O'Mara. In 1927, O'Mara introduced the law that banned the sale of alcohol on St. Patrick's Day to prevent drinking on a religious holiday. Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland in 2024. Home; Not a National Holiday: Monday: Mar 18: St. Patrick's Day (in lieu) Regional Holiday: Northern Ireland: Friday Whether you’re looking to plan your next long weekend or simply trying to get organised for the year ahead, our guide to Ireland and Northern Ireland 2025 & 2026 bank holidays has you covered! From St. Patrick’s Day and the Battle of the Boyne to Easter and Christmas, you’ll find all of the bank holidays in Ireland and Northern Ireland St Patricks Day (Bank holiday Northern Ireland). The Feast of Saint Patrick. 20 Mar: Friday: Northward, Vernal or March equinox - First day of Spring (12 Hours of daylight) Ostara: 3 Apr: Friday: Good Friday: 5 Apr: Sunday: Easter Sunday: 6 Apr: Monday: Easter Monday: 23 Apr: Thursday: St Georges Day, this is the accepted day of his death in St. Patrick’s Day is a public and bank holiday in Northern Ireland, meaning that most businesses, schools, and government offices close for the day. It is recognized as a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 and is observed annually on March 17. Bank holidays in Ireland include: New Year’s Day (1 January), the first Monday in February, or 1 February if the date falls on a Friday, Saint Patrick’s Day (17 March), Easter Monday, the first Monday in May, the first Monday in June, the first Monday in August, the last Monday in October, Christmas Day (25 December), and Saint Stephen’s Here is a full list of the bank holiday dates confirmed so far in Northern Ireland for 2025: 1 January - New Year’s Day . 17 March - St Patrick’s Day . 18 April- Good Friday . 21 April Northern Ireland has two more than England and Wales and one more than Scotland. What are the extra Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland? St. Patrick's Day (17th March) and the Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day - 12th July) are the two additional bank holidays celebrated in Northern Ireland, but not in the rest of the UK. Hacking the Holidays When are the next Bank holidays in Northern Ireland? Upcoming Holidays. St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day: Regional Holiday: Northern Ireland: Sunday: Mar 30: Read more: St Patrick's Day parades and celebrations taking place across NI. To help you get organised, we've compiled a list of the remaining Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland for 2025. Bank and public holiday dates. The dates of upcoming bank and public holidays in Northern Ireland for 2025, 2026 and 2027 are listed at the following link: Upcoming bank holidays in Northern Ireland; When the usual date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the 'substitute day' is normally the following Monday. Special bank holidays The Commission’s office will be closed on Monday 17 March for the St Patrick’s Day bank holiday, re-opening as normal at 9am on Tuesday 18 March 2025. The charity information and guidance available on our website may be of assistance to you while our office is closed. Bank or Public Holiday 2025 2026; New Year's Day: Wednesday 1 January: Thursday 1 January: St Patrick's Day: Monday 17 March: Tuesday 17 March: Good Friday: Friday 18 April: Friday 3 April: Easter Monday: Monday 21 April: Monday 6 April: May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 5 May: Monday 4 May: Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 26 May: Monday 25 May: Battle Read more: St Patrick's Day parades and celebrations taking place across NI. To help you get organised, we've compiled a list of the remaining Bank Holidays in Northern Ireland for 2025. Bank holidays in Ireland include: New Year’s Day (1 January), the first Monday in February, or 1 February if the date falls on a Friday, Saint Patrick’s Day (17 March), Easter Monday, the first Monday in May, the first Monday in June, the first Monday in August, the last Monday in October, Christmas Day (25 December), and Saint Stephen’s Check 2022 bank holidays in Northern Ireland. New Year’s Day : 3-Jan, St Patrick’s Day : 17-Mar, Good Friday : 15-Apr, Easter Monday : 18-Apr, Early May Bank Holiday : 2-May, Spring Bank Holiday : 2-Jun, Platinum Jubilee bank holiday : 3-Jun, Orangemen’s Day : 12-Jul, Summer Bank Holiday: 29-Aug, Christmas Day : 27-Dec, Boxing Day : 26-Dec. Like the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland also has 10 official bank holidays. Six of these fall on the same day as Irish bank holidays, but there are a few differences to be aware of. Check out our UK bank holidays article for more details on these dates. Wednesday 1 January – New Year’s Day; Monday 17 March – St. Patrick’s Day
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