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Sophie McLaughlin

Easter 2022: Is Good Friday a Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland

With Easter week just around the corner, it can be hard to keep up with what days are Bank Holidays or not in Northern Ireland.

If you are planning on getting away for a nice Easter break or are looking forward to celebrating a long weekend with your family, you may be asking what days you have off work.

Easter Sunday falls on April 17 this year, meaning that Good Friday falls on April 15 and Easter Monday on April 18.

Read more: Full list of remaining Bank Holidays in NI for 2022

In Northern Ireland, both Good Friday and Easter Monday are regarded as Bank Holiday dates.

Although Easter Tuesday is not an official government and public bank holiday, many businesses do also offer April 19 as an additional day.

Be sure to check your leave entitlement with your employer for the Easter holidays before jetting off or making any plans.

What are the remaining Bank Holiday dates in Northern Ireland:

  • Early May Bank Holiday - May 2
  • Spring Bank Holiday - June 2
  • Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday - 3 June
  • Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day - July 12
  • Summer Bank Holiday - August 29
  • Boxing Day - December 26
  • Christmas Day - December 27

Read more: Details as NI to have first Easter weekend with reformed licensing laws

Read more: Entrepreneur launches brown lemonade ice cream to bring back memories to NI folk

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