Bank Holiday Arrangements: August 2026

Wishing everyone an enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend.

Council Offices are closed on Monday 31 August 2026.

Please use the report function on our website to report any issues: https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/report

Household Recycling Centres will be closed Monday 31 August.

Household bin collections will take place one day later than your normal collection day. For more information, see https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/Recycle

Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex will be open from 10am to 6pm. The pools and Spa will be available from 11.15am. Swimming lessons are unaffected. Comber Leisure Centre and Portaferry Sports Centre will be closed.

Please visit www.northdownleisure.com/ for opening hours for Bangor Aurora Aquatics and Leisure Complex, and Queens Leisure Complex.

Ards Arts Centre and North Down Museum: closed Monday as per usual hours. Coffee Cure at the Museum will be open.