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Scotland Public Holidays 2026

United Kingdom

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Scotland for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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    New Year's Day

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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              St Andrew’s Day

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              Friday, December 25, 2026

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              Monday, December 28, 2026

            About Public Holidays in Scotland

            Public holidays in Scotland, United Kingdom are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

            This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

            All Public Holidays in Scotland, United Kingdom 2026

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
            January 2, 2026Friday2nd JanuaryPublic Holiday
            April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
            May 4, 2026MondayEarly May bank holidayPublic Holiday
            May 25, 2026MondaySpring bank holidayPublic Holiday
            June 15, 2026MondayWorld Cup bank holidayPublic Holiday
            August 3, 2026MondaySummer bank holidayPublic Holiday
            November 30, 2026MondaySt Andrew’s DayPublic Holiday
            December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
            December 28, 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)Public Holiday

            All Public Holidays in Scotland, United Kingdom 2027

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
            January 4, 2027MondayJanuary 2nd (substitute day)Public Holiday
            March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
            May 3, 2027MondayEarly May bank holidayPublic Holiday
            May 31, 2027MondaySpring bank holidayPublic Holiday
            August 2, 2027MondaySummer bank holidayPublic Holiday
            November 30, 2027TuesdaySt Andrew’s DayPublic Holiday
            December 27, 2027MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
            December 28, 2027TuesdayBoxing Day (substitute day)Public Holiday

            Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

            Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

            Scotland Holidays Explained

            New Year's Day · January 1

            A bank holiday in every part of the UK on 1 January, or the following Monday if it falls on a weekend. Scotland also has a bank holiday on 2 January.

            Good Friday · April 3

            The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a bank holiday throughout the UK, including Scotland, where Easter Monday is not.

            Early May bank holiday · May 4

            Held on the first Monday in May in every part of the UK, often linked with traditional May Day celebrations.

            Spring bank holiday · May 25

            Held on the last Monday in May in every part of the UK, giving a second long weekend in May.

            Christmas Day · December 25

            Celebrates the birth of Jesus on 25 December and is a bank holiday across the UK. When it falls on a weekend, the following Monday or Tuesday becomes a substitute day off.

            Boxing Day (substitute day) · December 28

            Boxing Day falls on a weekend this year, so this weekday is the bank holiday in its place.

            Other Observances in Scotland, United Kingdom 2026

            These dates are marked in Scotland, United Kingdom but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

            DateDayHolidayType
            March 15, 2026SundayMother's DayObservance
            April 5, 2026SundayEaster SundayObservance
            June 21, 2026SundayFather's DayObservance

            Frequently Asked Questions

            How many public holidays are there in Scotland?

            Scotland, United Kingdom has 10 public holidays in 2026, 3 fewer than the global average of 13.

            Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Scotland in 2026?

            2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Scotland, United Kingdom in 2026: Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Scotland, United Kingdom gives a substitute day off for some of these but not others.

            Does Scotland give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

            It depends — Scotland, United Kingdom moves some public holidays that fall on a weekend to the next working day, but not all of them.

            What is the longest break possible in Scotland in 2026?

            With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Scotland, United Kingdom in 2026 is 11 consecutive days off, December 25–January 4, by booking 3 days of leave.

            When is the next public holiday in Scotland?

            The next public holiday in Scotland, United Kingdom is St Andrew’s Day on November 30, 2026.

            Which holidays in Scotland change date each year?

            Good Friday, Early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Early May bank holiday (VE day), Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth's Funeral Day, King Charles III's Coronation, Summer bank holiday, World Cup bank holiday do not fall on the same date every year in Scotland, United Kingdom, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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