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Scotland · 2026
Scotland bank holidays 2026
There are 10 bank holidays in Scotland in 2026. The next is St Andrew’s Day on Monday 30 November 2026. Three are only in Scotland: 2nd January, World Cup bank holiday and St Andrew’s Day.
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- World Cup bank holidayScotland onlyPassed
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- St Andrew’s DayScotland onlyin 22 days
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- Boxing DaySubstitute dayin 50 days
2026 calendar for Scotland
January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in Scotland in 2026?
10: New Year’s Day on Thursday 1 January 2026, 2nd January on Friday 2 January 2026, Good Friday on Friday 3 April 2026, Early May bank holiday on Monday 4 May 2026, Spring bank holiday on Monday 25 May 2026, World Cup bank holiday on Monday 15 June 2026, Summer bank holiday on Monday 3 August 2026, St Andrew’s Day on Monday 30 November 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday 28 December 2026.
When is Easter 2026 in Scotland?
Good Friday is Friday 3 April 2026. Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland.
When is the August bank holiday 2026 in Scotland?
Monday 3 August 2026. In Scotland it is the first Monday in August, not the last.
When are the Christmas bank holidays 2026 in Scotland?
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday 28 December 2026.
Are there any substitute bank holidays in Scotland in 2026?
Yes: Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday 28 December 2026, because the usual date falls at a weekend.
Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland?
No. Scotland has Good Friday but not Easter Monday. Many Scottish councils also set their own local holidays, which are not bank holidays.