October Bank Holiday - Ireland

October Bank Holiday is a day of cultural festivals. This holiday is celebrated the last Monday of October every year.

Celebration\ Observance

During this holiday, people watch many sports events such as, the Dublin marathon, theater, arts, and fashion festivals, and Halloween themed events. Places such as schools, offices, and other businesses are closed on this day.

History

This holiday was first made a holiday by the Holidays Act in 1973.