NI Bank Holiday changes coming in 2026 and 2027

NI Bank Holiday changes coming in 2026 and 2027

Confirmed dates for the next two years

Irish workers to enjoy extra bank holiday in 2026 as change confirmed

The full list of bank holidays for 2025 and 2026 is now confirmed and is an important reference for anyone planning trips, family time or a well-deserved break

Ireland’s Bank Holiday date changes for 2026 and 2027 as extra day off confirmed

THE upcoming bank holiday weekend is only days away and as many across the country look forward, Ireland is expected to get an extra day off next year. The official bank holidays for 2025 and 2026 have been confirmed, with a new “substitute” date announced for next year. There are currently nine bank holidays in total for 2025 under the Organisation of Working Time Act. Four of these have already passed for New Year’s Day, St Bridget’s Day, St P…

How will Bank Holidays in Ireland change in 2026 and 2027?

Bank Holidays in Ireland are set to look very different over the next two years — after we got very lucky over the last month. The country are set to have three bank holidays over just eight weeks this year, as the May Bank Holiday falls just two weeks after the Easter Monday Bank Holiday. Then just four weeks later, we’ll be having the June Bank Holiday on June 2 — giving us three free days off over a short eight weeks. And while things will st…