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Late Summer Bank Holiday (Gibraltar)

August 31, 2026
Late Summer Bank Holiday (Gibraltar)

The Late Summer Bank Holiday in Gibraltar marks the end of the summer season and offers residents a final long weekend for rest and recreation before autumn begins. It provides time for families to relax, travel or enjoy outdoor events during Gibraltar's warm late-summer days.

When is the Late Summer Bank Holiday?

The Late Summer Bank Holiday in Gibraltar is observed on the last Monday of August.

The following is the list of the Late Summer Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049.

HolidayDateWeekday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 31, 2020Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 30, 2021Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 29, 2022Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 28, 2023Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 26, 2024Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 25, 2025Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 31, 2026Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 30, 2027Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 28, 2028Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 27, 2029Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 26, 2030Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 25, 2031Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 30, 2032Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 29, 2033Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 28, 2034Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 27, 2035Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 25, 2036Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 31, 2037Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 30, 2038Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 29, 2039Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 27, 2040Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 26, 2041Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 25, 2042Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 31, 2043Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 29, 2044Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 28, 2045Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 27, 2046Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 26, 2047Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 31, 2048Monday
Late Summer Bank HolidayAug 30, 2049Monday

The History of the Late Summer Bank Holiday?

The Late Summer Bank Holiday traces its origins to the Bank Holidays Act of 1871, introduced by Sir John Lubbock in the United Kingdom. The Act officially established several fixed holidays for banks and businesses, designed to provide working people with regular days of rest during the year.

Originally, the August bank holiday was held on the first Monday in August, coinciding with local fairs, markets and harvest celebrations across Britain. However, in England, Wales, and Gibraltar, the date was later changed to the last Monday in August to better distribute holidays through the year and extend the summer break. Scotland retained the first Monday in August as its holiday, showing how regional variations developed within the UK and its territories.

As a British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar followed the UK's public holiday calendar closely. The Late Summer Bank Holiday was formally adopted in the mid-20th century, alongside other UK-based holidays such as the Spring Bank Holiday and King's Birthday.

Its introduction reflected Gibraltar's integration into the British administrative and cultural system, including shared observances and traditions. Over time, the holiday became a valued part of Gibraltar's modern public calendar, offering a break during the hottest part of the year.

The holiday was not established to commemorate a historical event but to promote rest, leisure, and well-being for workers. It provides a seasonal balance in the holiday calendar, giving residents a pause between the busy spring and autumn periods.

Today, the Late Summer Bank Holiday in Gibraltar is a non-religious, community-oriented holiday, marked by relaxation and informal celebrations.

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August 31, 2026
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