BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTSTAMP:20260509T190317 CREATED:20250918T020546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T020840Z UID:10000586-1785715200-1785801599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:August Bank Holiday DESCRIPTION:The August Bank Holiday in Ireland was introduced as part of 19th-century bank holiday legislation but draws on much older traditions of Lughnasadh harvest festivals. Today\, it is celebrated with festivals\, fairs\, sports and holidays\, marking the peak of the Irish summer. \nWhen is August Bank Holiday?\nAugust Bank Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of August. \nThe following is the list of August Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n August Bank HolidayAug 03\, 2020Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 02\, 2021Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 01\, 2022Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 07\, 2023Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 05\, 2024Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 04\, 2025Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 03\, 2026Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 02\, 2027Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 07\, 2028Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 06\, 2029Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 05\, 2030Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 04\, 2031Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 02\, 2032Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 01\, 2033Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 07\, 2034Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 06\, 2035Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 04\, 2036Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 03\, 2037Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 02\, 2038Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 01\, 2039Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 06\, 2040Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 05\, 2041Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 04\, 2042Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 03\, 2043Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 01\, 2044Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 07\, 2045Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 06\, 2046Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 05\, 2047Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 03\, 2048Monday \n \n August Bank HolidayAug 02\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of August Bank Holiday?\nThe August Bank Holiday was first introduced by the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 across the United Kingdom (which Ireland was part of at the time). The act created several fixed holidays to give workers time off\, and the first Monday in August was chosen as a summer break. \nAfter Irish independence in 1922\, the Free State retained the August Bank Holiday in its own public holiday calendar. \nThe timing of the holiday also connects with Lughnasadh (Lúnasa)\, one of the four great Celtic fire festivals. \nLughnasadh marked the start of the harvest season\, celebrated with fairs and markets\, sports and games in honor of the god Lugh\, and feasting and community celebrations. \nThough the Bank Holiday was a modern legal creation\, it fit neatly into Ireland's older seasonal cycle\, making it culturally significant. \nThrough the 20th century\, the August Bank Holiday became strongly linked to sports\, fairs and horse racing and music and cultural festivals. It also became one of the busiest weekends for travel and tourism\, as families took advantage of the long weekend. \nThe August Bank Holiday is a blend of modern civic holiday (rooted in 19th century labor law) and ancient seasonal custom (echoes of Lughnasadh). URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/august-bank-holiday/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/August-Bank-Holiday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260509T190317 CREATED:20251015T045543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T045543Z UID:10000723-1786406400-1786492799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Mountain Day (Japan) DESCRIPTION:Mountain Day was established to give people an opportunity to appreciate mountains and nature\, recognizing their cultural and spiritual importance in Japan's landscape. Many people spend the day hiking\, camping\, or visiting scenic mountain areas. The holiday highlights Japan's deep respect for nature and encourages outdoor recreation and environmental awareness. \nWhen is Mountain Day?\nMountain Day is celebrated in Japan on August 11 each year. \nThe following is the list of Mountain Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Mountain DayAug 10\, 2020Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2022Thursday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2023Friday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2024Sunday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2025Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2028Friday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2029Saturday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2030Sunday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2031Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2033Thursday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2034Friday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2035Saturday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2036Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2039Thursday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2040Saturday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2041Sunday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2042Monday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2044Thursday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2045Friday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2046Saturday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2047Sunday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Mountain DayAug 11\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Mountain Day?\nMountain Day is one of Japan's newest national holidays\, created to encourage appreciation of the nation's rich natural landscapes and to promote outdoor activities. \nThe idea for Mountain Day originated from mountaineering and nature organizations\, including the Japanese Alpine Club\, which proposed the holiday to celebrate Japan's deep cultural connection with mountains. Mountains have long held spiritual and cultural significance in Japan\, featuring prominently in Shinto and Buddhist traditions as sacred places believed to house gods. \nIn 2014\, Japan's National Diet officially established Mountain Day\, making it the 16th national holiday. It was first celebrated in 2016\, with the purpose stated as "to provide opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate their blessings". The date\, August 11\, was chosen partly because it fits conveniently within the summer season and partly because the numbers "8" (山's two peaks) and "11" (two trees side by side) visually evoke the image of mountains. \nIn 2020\, the date was temporarily moved to August 10 to align with the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics\, but it returned to August 11 the following year. \nToday\, Mountain Day is celebrated with hiking events\, mountain festivals\, and community clean-ups across the country. From Mount Fuji to the Japanese Alps\, people use the day to reconnect with nature\, enjoy Japan's scenic landscapes\, and reflect on the harmony between humans and the natural world. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/mountain-day-japan/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mountain-Day-Japan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260509T190317 CREATED:20251002T020801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T021820Z UID:10000619-1788134400-1788220799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Summer Bank Holiday (IOM) DESCRIPTION:The Summer Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man (IOM) is giving residents a seasonal long weekend before autumn. Though not tied to specific Manx traditions\, it is enjoyed with fairs\, leisure activities\, and serves as a final break before the new school year begins. \nWhen is Summer Bank Holiday?\nSummer Bank Holiday in the Isle of Man is observed on the last Monday in August. \nThe following is the list of Summer Bank Holiday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 31\, 2020Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 30\, 2021Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 29\, 2022Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 28\, 2023Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 26\, 2024Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 25\, 2025Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 31\, 2026Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 30\, 2027Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 28\, 2028Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 27\, 2029Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 26\, 2030Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 25\, 2031Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 30\, 2032Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 29\, 2033Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 28\, 2034Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 27\, 2035Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 25\, 2036Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 31\, 2037Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 30\, 2038Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 29\, 2039Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 27\, 2040Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 26\, 2041Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 25\, 2042Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 31\, 2043Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 29\, 2044Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 28\, 2045Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 27\, 2046Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 26\, 2047Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 31\, 2048Monday \n \n Summer Bank HolidayAugust 30\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Summer Bank Holiday?\nThe Bank Holidays Act of 1871 introduced the first official bank holidays across the United Kingdom. One of these was the first Monday in August\, known as the August Bank Holiday\, created to give workers a guaranteed summer break. \nOver time\, the early-August date was criticized for being too close to other holidays and for not balancing the work year evenly. In the late 1960s\, the UK moved the holiday to the last Monday in August\, to extend the summer season and provide a late-summer long weekend. \nThe Isle of Man\, while self-governing\, has traditionally aligned many of its public holidays with those of the UK for consistency. Following the UK reform\, the island adopted the last Monday in August as its Summer Bank Holiday. \nToday\, the Summer Bank Holiday is recognized as a public holiday in the Isle of Man\, rather than a uniquely Manx festival. It provides a seasonal break\, often used for leisure\, family gatherings and local events\, marking the end of summer before the school year and autumn season begin. 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