Public Holidays in August 2028 Around the World
In August 2028, 10 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 16 public holidays in total, listed in date order below. The month's headline dates include National Day.
The busiest calendars this month are India (3), Indonesia (2) and Malaysia (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 3, 2028 | India | Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)Thursday (tentative — subject to moon sighting). Take Friday, August 4 off for a four-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 3, 2028 | Indonesia | Maulid (Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)Thursday, estimated — exactly two weeks before Independence Day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 3, 2028 | Malaysia | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (Maulidur Rasul)Thursday (estimated). Islamic date subject to moon-sighting.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| August 7, 2028 | Ireland | August Bank HolidayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| August 9, 2028 | Singapore | National DaySingapore's independence anniversary; falls midweek on a Wednesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 11, 2028 | Japan | Mountain DayFalls on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend just before the Obon travel season.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 12, 2028 | Thailand | H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday & Mother's DaySaturday — observed in lieu on Mon Aug 14.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 13, 2028 | India | Janmashtami (Vaishnava)Sunday. No substitute weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 14, 2028 | Thailand | Substitution for Queen Mother's BirthdaySubstitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| August 15, 2028 | India | Independence DayTuesday. National holiday — take Monday, August 14 off for a four-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2028 | South Korea | Liberation DayFalls on a Tuesday in 2028. Take Monday Aug 14 as leave for a four-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 17, 2028 | Indonesia | Independence DayThursday — a Friday cuti bersama would make it a 4-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 21, 2028 | Philippines | Ninoy Aquino DaySpecial (non-working) day. Monday, giving a three-day weekend (Aug 19–21).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 28, 2028 | Philippines | National Heroes DayLast Monday of August — a second three-day weekend (Aug 26–28) right after Ninoy Aquino Day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 28, 2028 | United Kingdom | Summer bank holidayLast Monday of August in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland takes its summer bank holiday on the first Monday of August (Aug 7 in 2028).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 31, 2028 | Malaysia | National Day (Hari Merdeka)Thursday.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in August 2028 worldwide?+
We count 16 public holidays in August 2028, 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 2028?+
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ireland, Singapore and Japan 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 2028?+
The month opens with Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) in India on Aug 3, and closes with National Day (Hari Merdeka) in Malaysia, ending Aug 31.
Can I download the August 2028 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.