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What's open on August Holiday 2027 in Ireland?

Known locally as Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa

August Holiday falls on 2027-08-02. The August Holiday, the first Monday of August, is a bank holiday in Ireland. Banks and offices close while shops and supermarkets trade normally.

Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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Aug 2

Next occurrence

2 August 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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Open

1

Reduced

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Closed

All Categories 11 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 2 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 2 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on August Holiday 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
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All Verified Chains & Venues

11 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
Boots Ireland Extended Pharmacy24/7 Duty

Major retail park and city center branches open on bank holidays

Editorial
Pharmacies & Chemists Reduced hours 10:00–18:00
2026-04-20
boots.ie
Circle K Ireland 24/724/7 Duty

Motorway and suburban forecourts open 24/7 on all public holidays

Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
circlek.ie
GP Out-of-Hours Service (D-Doc / ShannonDoc)24/7 Duty

Operates 24/7 across bank holiday weekends for urgent medical conditions

Editorial1850-22-44-77
Urgent Care & Clinics Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
hse.ie
Tesco
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
tesco.ie
Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
dunnesstores.com
SuperValu
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
supervalu.ie
Lidl
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
lidl.ie
Penneys
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
primark.com
Boots
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Pharmacies & Chemists Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
boots.ie
An Post & Parcel Lockers

Post offices closed on bank holidays; outdoor parcel lockers open 24/7

Editorial
Post & Parcel Lockers Closed Closed All Day
2026-04-20
anpost.com
Iarnród Éireann & Dublin Bus

Services operate to Sunday schedules on public bank holidays

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
irishrail.ie

Quick answers

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More holidays in Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on August Holiday in Ireland?

The August Holiday, the first Monday of August, is a bank holiday in Ireland. Banks and offices close while shops and supermarkets trade normally. Confirmed open chains include: Tesco, Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Lidl, Penneys. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is August Holiday 2027?

August Holiday falls on 2027-08-02 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on August Holiday?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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