Late Summer Bank Holiday 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

Every last Monday of August in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (and every first Monday of August in Scotland) is the Late Summer Bank Holiday. This year’s event occurs on August 28. The holiday was devised to provide workers with a break before the end of summer and the lengthy stretch of work between then and Christmas without a holiday. In 1971, this holiday was shifted from the first Monday of August to the last Monday. In Scotland, however, the original date has been preserved. On this day, many people will visit local beaches, parks, and tourist destinations in the United Kingdom.

The background of Late Summer Bank Holiday

The Bank Holidays Act of 1871 established five national holidays in Scotland: Easter Monday, the first Monday in August, Christmas Day, Whit Monday, and New Year’s Day. Unlike the Spring bank holidays, the August bank holiday has no religious significance.

Nonetheless, Sir John Lubbock’s 1871 celebration occurred during a crucial cricket match. The holiday was selected so that employees would have one last opportunity to enjoy summer before the protracted period of no vacations leading up to Christmas.

In 1964, Edward Heath, then-Secretary of State for Industry, proposed an interim change to the August Bank Holiday in England and Wales. Since the early August holiday almost always interfered with the annual two-week summer shutdown of large industries, which began in the last week of July, the move from the beginning to the end of August had been suggested for many years.

England, Wales, and Northern Ireland had permanently adopted the last Monday in August by August 1971, while Scotland remained on the previous schedule. The Notting Hill Carnival, which began in 1966 as a commemoration of London’s Caribbean community, their culture, and traditions, is among the most well-known August Bank Holiday events.

ACTIVITIES ON LATE SUMMER BANK HOLIDAYS

Enjoy a peaceful day.

This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your bed. Utilise this brief respite to get some much-needed rest and a break from rising up early for the rest of the year.

Assume the role of a traveller

Take advantage of this vacation to see all the sites and locations you rarely get to see. Take your tourist status to the next level by taking a road journey to Ireland or the English mainland with your friends.

Participate in regional celebrations and carnivals

This time of year is when the greatest performances take place. The Notting Hill Carnival is one such event. To avoid missing out on the fun, it is essential to plan prior.

5 fascinating facts about bank holidays

The Banking and Financial Dealings Act of 1971 provides the legal foundation for modern bank holidays.

Each year’s bank holidays have been designated by royal proclamation since the passage of the 1971 Act.

Contract holders may be required to work on bank holidays.

The earliest bank holidays were originally known as “St. Lubbock’s Days.”

India observes twenty-one days of national holidays.

LATE SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2022	August 29	Monday
2023	August 28	Monday
2024	August 26	Monday
2025	August 25	Monday
2026	August 31	Monday