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TIME AND DATE

Summer Bank Holiday

In Wales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland, Summer Bank Holiday is an annual public holiday that is celebrated the first Monday before September 1. This means that the date for Summer Bank Holiday changes every year. It varies between August 25 and August 31. This year Summer Bank Holiday will be on August 26, while next year, the date for this day will be on August 25. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.

Facts and figures

We have gathered some facts, stats, and numbers for you:

NameSummer Bank Holiday
This yearAugust 26
FrequencyAnnual
TypePublic Holiday
CountryGreat Britain
State / RegionMultiple
Time untilin 1 month
Week number this year35

Varying Dates

Summer Bank Holiday is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Summer Bank Holiday is that the day is observed on the first Monday of September 1. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between August 25 and August 31. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.

YearSummer Bank Holiday DateWeekday
2024August 26Monday
2025August 25Monday
2026August 31Monday
2027August 30Monday
2028August 28Monday
2029August 27Monday
2030August 26Monday
2031August 25Monday
2032August 30Monday
2033August 29Monday

Observed / celebrated by

This is not a national holiday or observance, but the day is still observed or celebrated by the following:

  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • England
  • Northern Ireland