The August Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland runs from Friday, 31 July to Monday, 3 August 2026, offering a massive selection of major national festivals, street carnivals, traditional music events, and family days out across the country. Spraoi International Street Arts Festival (Waterford): Runs from 31 July to 2 August 2026. The Galway Races Summer Festival (Galway): Finishes its iconic week-long run over the bank holiday weekend, concluding on Sunday, 2 August 2026. Music & Heritage FestivalsBallyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival (Donegal): Runs from 31 July to 2 August 2026. Swinford Siamsa Sráide Street & Arts Festival (Mayo): A traditional street and arts festival bringing open-air performances, pageantry, and community arts to Swinford starting Saturday, 1 August 2026.