August Bank Holiday
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 | |
|---|---|
| Status | Currently observed |
| Date(s) | Last Monday of August ( England, Wales and Northern Ireland) First Monday of August ( Scotland) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Inaugurated | 1871 |
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