Northern Ireland: St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a widely known historic figure. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery
United Kingdom: The UK will celebrate the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch by moving the Spring Bank Holiday and adding an extra Bank Holiday in June 2022.
Northern Ireland: Holiday in Northern Ireland. Events on the day commemorate the Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 1st 1690 by King William of Orange against King James II
United Kingdom: As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Tuesday will be a public holiday.
Notes
Within the United Kingdom, there is no legal definition of what constitutes a public holiday in and it is debatable whether public holidays technically exist in Scotland. The term public holiday is often confused with bank holidays.