Public Holidays in August 2025 Around the World
In August 2025, 10 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 13 public holidays in total, listed in date order below. The month's headline dates include National Day.
The busiest calendars this month are India (2), Indonesia (2) and Philippines (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 9, 2025 | Singapore | National DaySingapore's independence anniversary; falls on a Saturday in 2025.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 | India | Independence DayFriday. National holiday — mandatory for all establishments.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | South Korea | Liberation DayMarks liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945.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 | 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 13 public holidays in August 2025, spread across 10 of the 23 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, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, India and South Korea and 4 more — 10 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.