Public Holidays in August 2026 Around the World
In August 2026, 12 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 20 public holidays in total, listed in date order below. The month's headline dates include National Day.
The busiest calendars this month are Vietnam (3), 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. Meanwhile, Vietnam work 1 weekend make-up day this month — listed separately, since those are working days, not holidays.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Ireland | August Bank HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 9, 2026 | Singapore | National DaySingapore's independence anniversary; falls on a Sunday, so Aug 10 is a public holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 10, 2026 | Singapore | National Day (in lieu)Substitute holiday, as National Day (Aug 9) falls on a Sunday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| August 11, 2026 | Japan | Mountain DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 12, 2026 | Thailand | H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2026 | India | Independence DaySaturday. National holiday; no substitute weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2026 | South Korea | Liberation DayFalls on a Saturday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 17, 2026 | Indonesia | Independence DayMonday — Indonesia's 81st Proclamation anniversary, a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 17, 2026 | South Korea | Substitute Holiday (Liberation Day)Liberation Day falls on a Saturday, so the next working day is a substitute holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| August 21, 2026 | Philippines | Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial (non-working) day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 25, 2026 | Indonesia | Maulid (Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)Tuesday — a single day off.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 25, 2026 | Malaysia | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul)Tuesday. Islamic date subject to moon-sighting.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| August 25, 2026 | United Arab Emirates | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Mawlid)Rabi al-Awwal 12, 1448 AH (Umm al-Qura calendar). It falls on Tuesday Aug 25 — in the middle of the week, so the Cabinet may still move it to a Monday or Friday closer to the date; check the official announcement.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 26, 2026 | India | Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)Wednesday. Subject to moon sighting.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 29, 2026 | Vietnam | National Day HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 30, 2026 | Vietnam | National Day HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 31, 2026 | Malaysia | National Day (Hari Merdeka)Monday.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| August 31, 2026 | Philippines | National Heroes DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 31, 2026 | United Kingdom | Summer bank holidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 31, 2026 | Vietnam | National Day Holiday (swapped)Workday swapped from Sat Aug 22.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Make-up workdays this month
These weekend dates are working days, not holidays — people work them to bank longer breaks.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | Vietnam | Make-up workday for National DayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in August 2026 worldwide?+
We count 20 public holidays in August 2026, spread across 12 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 2026?+
Ireland, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, India and South Korea and 6 more — 12 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 2026?+
The month opens with August Bank Holiday in Ireland on Aug 3, and closes with National Day Holiday (swapped) in Vietnam, ending Aug 31.
Does any country work make-up days in August 2026?+
Yes — 1 make-up workday falls this month, including Vietnam (Aug 22). Those weekends are worked, so they are listed separately from the holidays.
Can I download the August 2026 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.