Northern Ireland Bank Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 5 off.
Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 and you're free from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027. Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan 2027 England & Wales
Book 1 day off (Mon 4 Jan 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027).
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See this bridgeBook 2 days off (Mon 15 and Tue 16 Mar 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Sat 13 Mar – Wed 17 Mar 2027).
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See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 26 Mar 2027 National
- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar 2027 England & Wales
Book 1 day off (Thu 25 Mar 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027).
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See this bridge- Early May Bank Holiday Mon 3 May 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Fri 30 Apr 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027).
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See this bridge- Spring Bank Holiday Mon 31 May 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Fri 28 May 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027).
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See this bridgeBook 1 day off (Fri 9 Jul 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 9 Jul – Mon 12 Jul 2027).
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See this bridge- Summer Bank Holiday Mon 30 Aug 2027 England & Wales
Book 1 day off (Fri 27 Aug 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 27 Aug – Mon 30 Aug 2027).
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See this bridge- Christmas Day (substitute day) Mon 27 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day (substitute day) Tue 28 Dec 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Fri 24 Dec 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027).
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See this bridge- Christmas Day (substitute day) Mon 27 Dec 2027 National
- Boxing Day (substitute day) Tue 28 Dec 2027 National
Book 3 days off (Wed 29, Thu 30 and Fri 31 Dec 2027). Get 10 days off in a row (Sat 25 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028).
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See this bridgeBook 1 day off (Fri 31 Dec 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028).
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See this bridgePublic holidayBook this day offWeekend inside a break
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- 5 leave days give you 22 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days give you 40 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days give you 55 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days give you 70 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Bank holidays are not automatically days off: check your contract for which ones your employer gives. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan 2027
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan 2027
Saint Patrick's Day
Book off: Mon 15 and Tue 16 Mar 2027
Book off: Fri 12 Mar – Fri 19 Mar 2027
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Book off: Thu 25 Mar 2027
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar 2027
Early May Bank Holiday
Book off: Fri 30 Apr 2027
Book off: Mon 26 Apr – Fri 30 Apr 2027
Spring Bank Holiday
Book off: Fri 28 May 2027
Book off: Mon 24 May – Fri 28 May 2027
Battle of the Boyne
Book off: Fri 9 Jul 2027
Book off: Mon 5 Jul – Fri 9 Jul 2027
Summer Bank Holiday
Book off: Fri 27 Aug 2027
Book off: Mon 23 Aug – Fri 27 Aug 2027
Christmas Day (substitute day) & Boxing Day (substitute day)
Book off: Fri 24 Dec 2027
Book off: Mon 20 Dec – Fri 24 Dec 2027
Christmas Day (substitute day) & Boxing Day (substitute day) & New Year's Day
Book off: Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
Book off: Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
New Year's Day
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Fri 7 Jan 2028
All Northern Ireland bank holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | England & Wales |
| Wed 17 Mar 2027 | Saint Patrick's Day | Regional: NIR |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | National |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday | England & Wales |
| Mon 3 May 2027 | Early May Bank Holiday | National |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Spring Bank Holiday | National |
| Mon 12 Jul 2027 | Battle of the Boyne | Regional: NIR |
| Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Summer Bank Holiday | England & Wales |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day (substitute day) | National |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day (substitute day) | National |
Dates are the official observed days off (substitute days included where the source lists them).
FAQ
How many bank holidays does Northern Ireland have in 2027?
There are 10 bank holidays in Northern Ireland in 2027.
How can I get the longest break in United Kingdom in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027 (5 leave days) for 12 days off in a row, Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028.
What is the best bridge day in United Kingdom in 2027?
Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.
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