August Bank Holiday 2027 in Ireland
August Bank Holiday 2027 in Ireland is on
Monday, August 2, 2027
273 days away
There are 273 days until August Bank Holiday 2027 in Ireland — Monday, August 2, 2027.
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About August Bank Holiday 2027
August Bank Holiday 2027 falls on Monday, August 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, July 31.
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 2027
- Oct 25, 2027 October Bank Holiday 2027 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 St Stephen's Day 2027 (Sunday)
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, August 2, 2027
- 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 2027?
August Bank Holiday 2027 is on Monday, August 2, 2027.
Is August Bank Holiday a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 273 days until August Bank Holiday 2027 (August 2, 2027) as of today.