Aug

30

Seasonal Recurring annually

Monday 30 August 2027

Summer bank holiday

The summer bank holiday is a UK public holiday on the last Monday of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland's summer bank holiday falls on the first Monday of August instead.

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The summer bank holiday falls on the last Monday of August, and our offices in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed. Colleagues in Scotland had their summer bank holiday at the start of August, so may be working as usual. If you are planning extra days off around the long weekend, please book them now and agree cover with your team. We hope you get a chance to enjoy the last of the summer.

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Monday is the summer bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland's was at the start of August, so check who's around before booking anything.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- The summer bank holiday is the last Monday of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the first Monday of August in Scotland. - Check who is working before setting deadlines or meetings across UK teams. - Agree cover for anything urgent over the long weekend.

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Keep it practical, focusing on closures and cover. Be clear about the different dates in Scotland so colleagues there are not left out of planning.

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  • Summer bank holiday: What we're doing this year
  • It's Summer bank holiday — here's how you can get involved
  • This week: Summer bank holiday + team news
  • 30 August: Summer bank holiday at [Company]

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