| August Holiday | |
|---|---|
| Also called | August Bank Holiday |
| Observed by | Ireland |
| Date | First Monday in August |
| 2025 date | August 4 (2025-08-04) |
| 2026 date | August 3 (2026-08-03) |
| 2027 date | August 2 (2027-08-02) |
| 2028 date | August 7 (2028-08-07) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1871 |
The August Holiday (Irish: Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa), also called the August Bank Holiday, is observed in Ireland on the first Monday of August.[1][2] It was first observed in 1871, when it was created by the UK Act of Parliament, the Bank Holidays Act 1871.
See also
References
- "Organisation of Work Time Act, 1997 – Second Scheduled (Public Holidays)". Irish Statute Book. 7 May 1997. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- "Holidays (Employees) Act, 1961". Irish Statute Book. 9 August 1961. Retrieved 24 February 2020.