Scotland · 2027

Scotland bank holidays 2027

There are 9 bank holidays in Scotland in 2027. The next is New Year’s Day on Friday 1 January 2027. Two are only in Scotland: 2nd January and St Andrew’s Day.

2027 calendar for Scotland

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Best breaks in 2027

Days of leave that go furthest around Scotland bank holidays. Plan your whole allowance →

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New Year’s Day + 2nd January
Off Fri 1 Jan – Tue 5 Jan · book Tue 5 Jan
Book 1 day, get 5 off
Christmas Day + Boxing Day
Off Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec · book Fri 24 Dec
Book 1 day, get 4 off
Good Friday
Off Thu 25 Mar – Sun 28 Mar · book Thu 25 Mar

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Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays are there in Scotland in 2027?
9: New Year’s Day on Friday 1 January 2027, 2nd January (substitute day) on Monday 4 January 2027, Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, Early May bank holiday on Monday 3 May 2027, Spring bank holiday on Monday 31 May 2027, Summer bank holiday on Monday 2 August 2027, St Andrew’s Day on Tuesday 30 November 2027, Christmas Day (substitute day) on Monday 27 December 2027, Boxing Day (substitute day) on Tuesday 28 December 2027.
When is Easter 2027 in Scotland?
Good Friday is Friday 26 March 2027. Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland.
When is the August bank holiday 2027 in Scotland?
Monday 2 August 2027. In Scotland it is the first Monday in August, not the last.
When are the Christmas bank holidays 2027 in Scotland?
Christmas Day (substitute day) on Monday 27 December 2027, Boxing Day (substitute day) on Tuesday 28 December 2027.
Are there any substitute bank holidays in Scotland in 2027?
Yes: 2nd January (substitute day) on Monday 4 January 2027, Christmas Day (substitute day) on Monday 27 December 2027, Boxing Day (substitute day) on Tuesday 28 December 2027, 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.

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