What's open on August Holiday 2026 in Ireland?
August Holiday 2026 falls on 3 August 2026.
The August Holiday, the first Monday of August, is a bank holiday in Ireland. Banks and offices close while shops and supermarkets trade normally.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & 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 |
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 |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 tesco.ie |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 dunnesstores.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 supervalu.ie |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lidl.ie |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 primark.com |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 boots.ie |
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 |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 irishrail.ie |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on August Holiday 2026 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. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is August Holiday in 2026?
August Holiday falls on 3 August 2026 (2026-08-03) in 2026.