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.

August Holiday
Also calledAugust Bank Holiday
Observed byIreland
DateFirst Monday in August
2023 dateAugust 7  (2023-08-07)
2024 dateAugust 5  (2024-08-05)
2025 dateAugust 4  (2025-08-04)
2026 dateAugust 3  (2026-08-03)
FrequencyAnnual
First time1871

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  1. ^ "Organisation of Work Time Act, 1997 – Second Scheduled (Public Holidays)". Irish Statute Book. 7 May 1997. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Holidays (Employees) Act, 1961". Irish Statute Book. 9 August 1961. Retrieved 24 February 2020.