Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 in the United Kingdom
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About Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 falls on Sunday, July 12. Because that is a Sunday, the substitute day is Monday, July 13, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, July 11.
Battle of the Boyne, or Orangemen's Day, is a bank holiday observed on July 12 in Northern Ireland only, commemorating the Protestant King William III's 1690 victory over the Catholic King James II. Banks, schools and government offices in Northern Ireland close; the rest of the UK works normally.
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 12, 2026 | Sunday | Mon, Jul 13 |
| 2027 | July 12, 2027 | Monday | — |
· Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2027 → · Add to calendar
Holidays after Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026
- Aug 3, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Aug 31, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 30, 2026 St Andrew's Day 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Observed
- Monday, July 13, 2026
- Date rule
- July 12; substitute Monday if it falls on a weekend
- Legal status
- Bank holiday in Northern Ireland only
- Holiday since
- 1926 in Northern Ireland
- Commemorates
- Battle of the Boyne (1690): William III's victory over James II
- Also called
- The Twelfth, Orangemen's Day
Frequently asked questions
What day is Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) in 2026?
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 is on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Because that is a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Is Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) a day off in 2026?
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) is a bank holiday in the nations that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026?
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 was 113 days ago, on July 12, 2026.