The capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, Belfast is a city with a population of 267,500. It is surrounded by hills and has an urban population of 483,000.
Public holidays in Belfast follow the holidays observed in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. During public holidays, businesses and schools are closed. Some retail businesses in Belfast are open during the public holidays.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 – 2 | New Year’s Day |
| Mar 17 | St Patrick’s Day |
| Apr 3 | Good Fri |
| Apr 6 | Easter Mon |
| May 4 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 25 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Jul 12 – 13 | Battle of the Boyne |
| Aug 3 – 31 | Aug Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 – 28 | Boxing Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated every 1st day of the Gregorian calendar – on January 1.
Pancake Tuesday
Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday is celebrated in Belfast every year before Lent begins. It is originally a Christina holiday which marks the start of Lent and welcome spring. Pancakes are eaten to use rich food like eggs, milk and sugar before Easter begins.
Mothering Sunday / Mother’s Day
Mothering Sunday is an Old Christian celebration in the UK and Ireland. It is the day when children or daughters (servants) are given a day to visit their family. The practice of Mothering Sunday dates back to centuries.
Mother’s day, on the other hand, is held to celebrate mothers and is an American holiday. It is commemorated by children giving presents to their mothers to show appreciation. The date is changing and is celebrated every fourth Sunday of Lent.
St Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all throughout Belfast with an annual carnival parade in the city. Sporting and cultural societies, community and voluntary associations, youth, church, and parent groups will parade the streets for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday that is celebrated every year during Lent. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, just before his resurrection (Easter Sunday). It is a tradition to have a fish supper on this day in Belfast. It is believed that Christ died sacrificing his flesh for us. Christians are encouraged to abstain from meat and instead, eat fish during Good Friday.
Easter Monday
This is the day after Easter Sunday and is celebrated in some countries and cities including Belfast. The holiday is also called “Bright Monday” or “Renewal Monday”.
Early May Bank Holiday
Early May Bank Holiday or May Day as it is called in Ireland. The first Monday of May is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom.
Spring Bank Holiday
This holiday is also known as the late May bank holiday. It is usually a day off for most people and students in the United Kingdom.
Father’s Day
Father’s day is celebrated every 2nd Sunday of June and is done to commemorate fathers.
Battle of the Boyne
Also known as the Orange Day, Belfast celebrates the Battle of the Boyne after July 12. This battle occurred in 1690.
August Bank Holiday
This holiday is celebrated on the last Monday of August in the United Kingdom.
Remembrance Sunday
This holiday is held to commemorate the contributions of the British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen to the United Kingdom.
Christmas Day
Celebrated every 25th of December, Christmas is the day that remembers the birth of Jesus Christ and marks the start of festivities.
Boxing Day
The holiday is celebrated on the day after Christmas Day in the United Kingdom and other countries that are members of the British Empire.
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