The August Bank Holiday, also known as the Summer Bank Holiday, is observed in the United Kingdom on the last Monday in August in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while Scotland celebrates it on the first Monday in August. This public holiday was first introduced by the Bank Holidays Act of 1871, originally observed on the first Monday in August across the UK. It was moved to late August in 1964 to extend the holiday season, with the date officially set as the last Monday in August for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act of 1971. The holiday is one of two UK bank holidays not linked to religious or traditional celebrations, with the other being the Spring Bank Holiday. In 2013, a bill was introduced to rename the August Bank Holiday as Margaret Thatcher Day, but it did not progress. The holiday provides a break for many, allowing people to enjoy leisure activities and family time.