Summer bank holiday 2030

Do you get the day off?
Mon · Aug 5
Yes
1438days away
Source: Computed from UK Bank Holiday Rules· last checked 2026-08-28 · view source
The date, and why
Summer Bank Holiday 2026 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland falls on Monday, August 31 — the last Monday of August. In Scotland, it is Monday, August 3 — the first Monday of August.
Where it counts as statutory
Regional dates differ: Scotland celebrates on August 3 (first Monday), while England, Wales, and Northern Ireland celebrate on August 31 (last Monday). Check which applies to your location.
What closes
Banks, government offices, and most businesses close on the applicable date for each region. Major summer events like the Notting Hill Carnival (London) occur over this weekend in England.
Where the name comes from
The August bank holiday in England and Wales was created in 1871 and originally fell on the first Monday of August, like Scotland's still does. It was moved to the last Monday in 1965 for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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