October Holiday
| October Holiday | |
|---|---|
| Also called | October Bank Holiday |
| Observed by | Ireland |
| Date | Last Monday in October |
| 2023 date | October 30 |
| 2024 date | October 28 |
| 2025 date | October 27 |
| 2026 date | October 26 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1977 |
In Ireland, the October Holiday (sometimes called the October Bank Holiday, Irish: Lá Saoire i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair or Lá Saoire Oíche Shamhna) is observed on the last Monday of October.[1] Usually, but not always, this is the day after the end of Western European Summer Time. It was introduced in 1977.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Organisation of Work Time Act, 1997 – Second Scheduled (Public Holidays)". Irish Statute Book. 7 May 1997. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "S.I. No. 193/1977 – Holidays (Employees) Act, 1973 (Public Holiday) Regulations, 1977". Irish Statute Book. Retrieved 27 October 2010.