Make your plans now!
Although it's sad that Christmas has ended and we've said goodbye to another year, it does mean one thing - a fresh start with a new year and lots of Bank Holidays to go with it.
We had hoped that the proposed
two extra Bank Holidays would come to fruition but, alas, they have not. Not to worry, though, there are still plenty to make the most of.
Here are the Bank Holidays dates in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland - Bank Holiday Dates 2017
There are 9 public holidays in Ireland each year. ROI Public holidays may commemorate a special day or other event, for example, St Patrick's Day (17th March) or Christmas Day (25th December).
New Year’s Day - 2nd January
St Patrick’s Day - 17th March
Good Friday - 14th April
Easter Sunday - 16th April
Easter Monday - 17th April
May Day Bank Holiday - 1st May
June Bank Holiday - 5th June
August Bank Holiday - 7th August
October Bank Holiday - 30th October
Christmas Day Bank Holiday - 25th December
St. Stephen's Day Bank Holiday - 26th December
Northern Ireland - Bank Holiday Dates 2017
There are laws that allow the dates of bank holidays to be changed, or other holidays to be declared, for example to celebrate special occasions.
New Year's Day - 2nd January
St Patrick's Day - 17th March
Good Friday - 14th April
Easter Monday - 17th April
Early May Bank Holiday - 1st May
Spring Bank Holiday - 29th May
Battle of the Boyne - 12th July
Summer Bank Holiday - 28th August
Christmas Day - 25th December
St. Stephen's Day/Boxing Day - 26th December
All data from Half Term Dates and Gov.UK
