August Bank Holiday 2026 in Ireland
August Bank Holiday 2026 in Ireland is on
Monday, August 3, 2026
91 days ago
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About August Bank Holiday 2026
August Bank Holiday 2026 falls on Monday, August 3. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 1.
The August Bank Holiday is one of Ireland's ten public holidays, always the first Monday in August. It closes banks, schools and government offices and gives most employees a paid day off or an equivalent benefit under Irish law.
August Bank Holiday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after August Bank Holiday 2026
- Oct 26, 2026 October Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 St Stephen's Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Feb 1, 2027 St Brigid's Day 2027 (Monday)
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in August every year
- Legal status
- Public holiday in the Republic of Ireland under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997
- Origin
- The Bank Holidays Act 1871, drafted by Sir John Lubbock
- Britain's version
- The UK summer bank holiday moved to the last Monday in August in 1971; Ireland kept the first Monday
- Entitlement
- A paid day off, a day off within a month, an extra annual leave day, or an extra day's pay
Frequently asked questions
What day is August Bank Holiday in 2026?
August Bank Holiday 2026 is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Is August Bank Holiday a day off in 2026?
August Bank Holiday is a public holiday across Ireland, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until August Bank Holiday 2026?
August Bank Holiday 2026 was 91 days ago, on August 3, 2026.