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What's happening in August in the UK
13 upcoming dates in August
Bank of England rate decision
Finance & bills
2026 rate decision window · 1 August
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Culture & events
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 starts · 7 August
Edinburgh Fringe 2026 ends · 31 August
Edinburgh Fringe 2027 starts · 6 August
Grouse season — the Glorious Twelfth
Countryside & field sports
2026 season opens · 12 August
2027 season opens · 12 August
Perseids meteor shower
Stargazing & astronomy
2026 Perseids peak · 12 August
2027 Perseids peak · 12 August
2028 Perseids peak · 11 August
A level results day
Education
A level results day 2026 · 13 August
A level results day 2027 expected window · 12 August
Harvest season
Countryside & field sports
Peak harvest 2026 · 15 August
British apple season
Food & seasonal produce
Apple season starts 2026 · 15 August
Apple season starts 2027 · 15 August
Mould spore season UK
Pollen & air quality
2026 mould spore peak period · 15 August
GCSE results day
Education
GCSE results day 2026 · 20 August
GCSE results day 2027 expected window · 19 August
Great British Bake Off
TV & entertainment
2026 series expected window opens · 25 August
2027 series expected window opens · 24 August
Notting Hill Carnival
Culture & events
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 starts · 30 August
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 ends · 31 August
Notting Hill Carnival 2027 starts · 29 August
Summer bank holiday
Bank holidays
Summer bank holiday 2026 · 31 August
Summer bank holiday 2027 · 30 August
Summer bank holiday 2028 · 28 August
Summer bank holiday 2029 · 27 August
Hay making season
Countryside & field sports
Hay making season ends 2026 · 31 August