St Patrick's Day 2026 — Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
17 March 2026 · Tuesday
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What is St Patrick's Day?
St Patrick's Day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland on 17 March. It is not listed as a bank holiday for England and Wales or Scotland.
The calendar assigns this entry only to Northern Ireland and uses the observed date published in the Northern Ireland section of GOV.UK. If 17 March falls at the weekend, that official list identifies the substitute day.
Keeping the regional scope on the holiday prevents a Northern Ireland date from being presented as a UK-wide closure.
- Applies in:
- nation (Northern Ireland)
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | 17 March 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Tuesday | 17 March 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Wednesday | 17 March 2027 | Fixed |
| 2028 | Friday | 17 March 2028 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is St Patrick's Day 2026?
- In 2026, St Patrick's Day falls on 17 March 2026 (Tuesday).
- Is St Patrick's Day a UK-wide bank holiday?
- No. In the GOV.UK bank-holiday calendar it applies to Northern Ireland.
- What date does this page display?
- It displays the observed date from GOV.UK, including a substitute day when one is officially listed.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 29 July 2026