The extra Bank Holiday is likely to coincide with Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, November 25 this year.
The idea of adding a new Bank Holiday to the calendar has been mooted for some time, and there are now rumors that it might be just weeks away.
According to Failte Ireland, an extra Bank Holiday could bring in up to €20m for the tourism sector here.
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