August Holiday
The August Holiday (Irish: Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa), also called the August Bank Holiday, is observed in Ireland on the first Monday of August.[1][2] It was first observed in 1871, when it was created by the British Act of Parliament, the Bank Holidays Act 1871.
| August Holiday | |
|---|---|
| Also called | August Bank Holiday |
| Observed by | Ireland |
| Date | First Monday in August |
| 2019 date | August 5 |
| 2020 date | August 3 |
| 2021 date | August 2 |
| 2022 date | August 1 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1871 |
See also
References
- "Organisation of Work Time Act, 1997 – Second Scheduled (Public Holidays)". Irish Statute Book. 7 May 1997. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- "Holidays (Employees) Act, 1961". Irish Statute Book. 9 August 1961. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
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