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August bank holiday (Ireland)
Irish public holiday on the first Monday in August, earlier than the late August bank holiday in Great Britain.
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OrganiserGovernment of Ireland
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
One of Ireland's ten public holidays. It falls on the first Monday of August, so it differs from the summer bank holidays in England, Wales and Scotland.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 2 August 2027 | Ireland | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 7 August 2028 | Ireland | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Monday 6 August 2029 | Ireland | Set by a fixed rule |
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