Ulster Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Ulster?

Ulster observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Ireland nationally, since Ulster doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Ulster, Ireland

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Ulster, Ireland. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Ulster.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Ulster observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Ulster, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including St. Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) on March 17) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Ulster, Ireland

This is Ireland's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Ireland's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Ulster and the rest of Ireland, not a separate Ulster-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Ulster

These are Ireland's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Ireland's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Ireland, including Ulster. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
St. Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig)	March 17	Public Holiday	Full National Closure (Banks & Govt Administration)	www.citizensinformation.ie

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Ulster

Ulster follows Ireland's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Ulster, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Ulster's capital, Belfast observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Ulster.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ulster Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Ulster?

Yes, they do. Ulster follows Ireland's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Ulster?

Ulster observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Ireland nationally, since Ulster doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Ulster?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Ulster.

Do public holidays in Ulster differ from the rest of Ireland?

No — public holidays in Ireland are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Ulster observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Ulster-specific reference, not because Ulster has its own separate holiday list.

Does Belfast, Ulster's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Belfast observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Ulster and Ireland. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Ulster's public holiday dates?

Ulster's public holidays are mandated by Ireland's national statutory framework, published via www.citizensinformation.ie — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.