The August Holiday (), also called the August Bank Holiday, is observed in
Ireland
Ireland (, ; ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially Names of the Irish state, named Irelan ...
on the first Monday of August.
It was first observed in 1871, when it was created by the UK Act of Parliament, the
Bank Holidays Act 1871.
See also
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Bank holiday
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Lughnasadh
Lughnasadh, Lughnasa or Lúnasa ( , ) is a Gaels, Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Traditionally, it is held on 1 August, or abo ...
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Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland
Monday observances
August observances
Holidays and observances by scheduling (nth weekday of the month)