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Public Holiday
Nationwide
August Bank Holiday
Monday, August 2, 2027
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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
31
Weekend
SUN
01
Weekend
MON
02
Holiday
3-day weekend (July 31 – August 2)
📣 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.