Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026
13 July 2026 · Monday
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What is Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)?
The Battle of the Boyne, also listed as Orangemen's Day, is a Northern Ireland bank holiday with a nominal date of 12 July. GOV.UK publishes a substitute weekday when that date falls at the weekend.
The page displays the observed date. For example, the 2025 and 2026 official lists move the bank holiday to the following Monday because 12 July falls on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
This entry is scoped only to Northern Ireland and is not included in the England and Wales or Scotland bank-holiday calendars.
- Applies in:
- nation (Northern Ireland)
Substitute day: 12 July 2026 is a Sunday, so the bank holiday is the following Monday.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | 14 July 2025 | Movable |
| 2026 | Monday | 13 July 2026 | Movable |
| 2027 | Monday | 12 July 2027 | Movable |
| 2028 | Wednesday | 12 July 2028 | Movable |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026?
- In 2026, Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) falls on 13 July 2026 (Monday).
- Where is the Battle of the Boyne a bank holiday?
- It is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland.
- Why can the page show 13 or 14 July?
- If 12 July falls at the weekend, GOV.UK can publish the following weekday as the substitute bank holiday.
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Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 29 July 2026