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.
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.
On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.
Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday | January 2nd | Public Holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| May 4, 2026 | Monday | Early May bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Spring bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| November 30, 2026 | Monday | St Andrew’s Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| January 2, 2027 | Saturday | January 2nd | Public Holiday |
| January 4, 2027 | Monday | January 2nd (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | Early May bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | Spring bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Summer bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| November 30, 2027 | Tuesday | St Andrew’s Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| January 2, 2027 | Saturday | January 2nd | Public Holiday |
| January 4, 2027 | Monday | January 2nd (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| May 3, 2027 | Monday | Early May bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | Spring bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Summer bank holiday | Public Holiday |
| November 30, 2027 | Tuesday | St Andrew’s Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
The number of public holidays in Scotland, United Kingdom can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.
Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.
Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.