Public Holiday Nationwide

August Bank Holiday

Monday, August 3, 2026

August 2026

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🏪 What's open

Banks Closed
Government offices Closed
Schools Closed
Shops Mostly open
Restaurants Reduced
Public transit Reduced
Stock market Closed
Post office Reduced

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block

SAT 01 Weekend

SUN 02 Weekend

MON 03 Holiday

3-day weekend (August 1 – August 3)

📣 Traveler notes

Ireland is known for its rich culture, poetic history, and vibrant literary tradition, coupled with an advanced knowledge economy, excellent infrastructure, and high standard of living.

Saint Patrick's Day (March 17th) is a major public observance.
Other notable holidays include Saint Brigid's Day (early February), New Year's Day (January 1st), and Easter (March or April).
Basic table manners are expected in restaurants; keep phone calls short and quiet. Avoid excessive noise, especially loud talking or excessive laughter, although this is often relaxed in informal settings like pubs. When dining, it is advised to request the bill, as staff may not automatically present it.

About this holiday

The August Bank Holiday is a public holiday provision. Historically, it was celebrated on the first Monday of August, though it was moved to the last Monday of August for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in the late 1960s. For Scotland, the observance remains on the first Monday.