Public Holidays in August 2025 Around the World
In August 2025, 20 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 24 public holidays in total, listed in date order below. The month's headline dates include National Day.
The busiest calendars this month are Colombia (2), India (2) and Indonesia (2). Breaks that span a month boundary appear in full on both months' pages, so cross-border trips and business schedules can be planned straight off the tables.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | Ireland | August Bank HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 7, 2025 | Colombia | Battle of BoyacáThursday in 2025; Friday 8 August is the bridge day that turns it into four.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 9, 2025 | Singapore | National DaySingapore's independence anniversary; falls on a Saturday in 2025.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 9, 2025 | South Africa | National Women's DayNational Women's Day falls on a Saturday in 2025. The Public Holidays Act grants a Monday substitute only when a holiday falls on a Sunday, so there is no extra day off for this Saturday holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 11, 2025 | Japan | Mountain DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 12, 2025 | Thailand | H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Austria | Assumption of MaryFalls on a Friday in 2025 — a free long weekend in the Alpine high season.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Belgium | Assumption DayFalls on Friday, delivering an immediate three-day summer holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | France | Assumption DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Greece | Dormition of the Virgin (Kimisi)Friday — the hinge of the Greek summer: pilgrims converge on Tinos, villages hold their panigiri, and much of the country treats all of August as one holiday. In 2025 the date is a Friday, so it hands out a three-day weekend in the middle of the travelling season, and it is one of the nine compulsory closure dates.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | India | Independence DayFriday. National holiday — mandatory for all establishments.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Italy | Assumption Day (Ferragosto)Ferragosto falls on Friday — peak summer vacation three-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Portugal | Assumption of MaryFalls on a Friday in 2025, delivering a mid-August three-day summer holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | South Korea | Liberation DayMarks liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Spain | Assumption DayFalls on Friday, forming a premier three-day peak summer holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 16, 2025 | India | JanmashtamiSaturday, the day after Independence Day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 17, 2025 | Indonesia | Independence DaySunday — the 80th Proclamation anniversary.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 18, 2025 | Argentina | San Martín DayObserved on Monday 18 August: 17 August is a Sunday in 2025, so Decreto 1027/2024 moved it to the next Monday, which joins the 15 August tourism break into a four-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 18, 2025 | Colombia | Assumption of Mary15 August 2025 is a Friday, so the rest is enjoyed on Monday 18 August.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 18, 2025 | Indonesia | Cuti Bersama — Independence DayMonday — added by an SKB amendment (Aug 2025) on presidential instruction after the 80th anniversary.Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| August 21, 2025 | Philippines | Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 25, 2025 | Philippines | National Heroes DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 25, 2025 | United Kingdom | Summer bank holidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 31, 2025 | Malaysia | National Day (Hari Merdeka)Sunday — replacement on Mon Sep 1.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in August 2025 worldwide?
We count 24 public holidays in August 2025, spread across 20 of the 41 countries and regions we track, in date order in the table above. Breaks that spill over a month boundary are shown in full on both months.
Which countries have public holidays in August 2025?
Ireland, Colombia, Singapore, South Africa, Japan and Thailand and 14 more — 20 countries and regions in all. The table above gives the exact date for every holiday.
What are the first and last public holidays of August 2025?
The month opens with August Bank Holiday in Ireland on Aug 4, and closes with National Day (Hari Merdeka) in Malaysia, ending Aug 31.
Can I download the August 2025 holidays as a calendar file?
Yes. Every country's year page offers free ICS, CSV and PDF files that import straight into Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar, and subscribing to the ICS URL keeps the dates updated if a government revises them. Month pages have no file of their own — download per country instead.
Are these days off for everyone in those countries?
Not necessarily. The table aggregates nationwide statutory holidays. Australia, Malaysia, India and Canada add state- or province-level days on top, so the real count there is higher; annual leave and employer shutdowns are not counted either. Observances that are not days off are excluded.