August Bank Holiday

August 26, Monday

England, Northern Ireland, Wales

The August Bank Holiday is a public holiday in the United Kingdom, part of the statutory bank holiday provision. Originally, the holiday was held on the first Monday of August across the country, but was changed in the late 1960s to the last Monday in August for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It remains the first Monday for Scotland.

August Bank Holiday

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August Bank Holiday in other years

2022 August 29, Monday
2023 August 28, Monday
2025 August 25, Monday

August Bank Holiday in other countries

Guernsey
Isle of Man
Jersey