Best days to take off in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in 2026

Public holidays in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in 2026

2 of these fall on a weekend in 2026.

Long weekends in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in 2026

• Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr, 4 days: Good Friday, Easter Monday
• Sat 2 May to Mon 4 May, 3 days: Early May bank holiday
• Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May, 3 days: Spring bank holiday
• Sat 11 Jul to Mon 13 Jul, 3 days: Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day), Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day)
• Sat 29 Aug to Mon 31 Aug, 3 days: Summer bank holiday
• Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec, 4 days: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (substitute day)

Best bridge days to book in 2026

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.

1. Book Fri 2 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan, around New Year's Day.
2. Book Mon 16 Mar (1 day) for 4 days off, Sat 14 Mar to Tue 17 Mar, around St Patrick’s Day.
3. Book Thu 2 Apr (1 day) for 5 days off, Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 Apr, around Good Friday, Easter Monday.
4. Book Fri 1 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 1 May to Mon 4 May, around Early May bank holiday.
5. Book Fri 22 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 22 May to Mon 25 May, around Spring bank holiday.
6. Book Fri 10 Jul (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 10 Jul to Mon 13 Jul, around Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day).
7. Book Fri 28 Aug (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 28 Aug to Mon 31 Aug, around Summer bank holiday.
8. Book Thu 24 Dec (1 day) for 5 days off, Thu 24 Dec to Mon 28 Dec, around Christmas Day, Boxing Day (substitute day).

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A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026

20 days of leave become 52 days off, in 8 breaks of at least five days.

1. Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 2 Jan, Mon 5 Jan)
2. Sat 14 Mar to Sun 22 Mar: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 16 Mar, Wed 18 Mar, Thu 19 Mar, Fri 20 Mar)
3. Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 Apr: 5 days off for 1 booked (Thu 2 Apr)
4. Sat 2 May to Sun 10 May: 9 days off for 4 booked (Tue 5 May, Wed 6 May, Thu 7 May, Fri 8 May)
5. Sat 23 May to Sun 31 May: 9 days off for 4 booked (Tue 26 May, Wed 27 May, Thu 28 May, Fri 29 May)
6. Thu 9 Jul to Mon 13 Jul: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 9 Jul, Fri 10 Jul)
7. Thu 27 Aug to Mon 31 Aug: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 27 Aug, Fri 28 Aug)
8. Thu 24 Dec to Mon 28 Dec: 5 days off for 1 booked (Thu 24 Dec)

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Questions about 2026 in Northern Ireland

How many public holidays does Northern Ireland, United Kingdom have in 2026?

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom has 12 public holidays in 2026, and 2 of them fall on a weekend.

When are the long weekends in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in 2026?

Without booking any leave: Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (Good Friday, Easter Monday), Sat 2 May to Mon 4 May (Early May bank holiday), Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May (Spring bank holiday), Sat 11 Jul to Mon 13 Jul (Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day), Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day) (substitute day)), Sat 29 Aug to Mon 31 Aug (Summer bank holiday) and Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (substitute day)).

What are the best days to take off in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in 2026?

Book Thu 2 Apr to get 5 days off, from Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 Apr. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 52 days off across 8 breaks.