UK Bank HolidayScotland only
St Andrew’s Day bank holiday
St Andrew’s Day 2026 is on Monday 30 November 2026. 30 November, Scotland only, moved to a weekday if needed.
Next (Scotland)
Monday 30 November 2026
in 22 days
| Year | Scotland |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Thu 30 Nov |
| 2027 | Tue 30 Nov |
| 2026 | Mon 30 Nov |
| 2025 | Mon 1 Decsub |
| 2024 | Mon 2 Decsub |
| 2023 | Thu 30 Nov |
| 2022 | Wed 30 Nov |
| 2021 | Tue 30 Nov |
| 2020 | Mon 30 Nov |
| 2019 | Mon 2 Decsub |
About St Andrew’s Day
St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national day, became a bank holiday under the St Andrew’s Day Bank Holiday (Scotland) Act 2007. Employers in Scotland do not have to give it as a day off, so many people still work.
Employers do not have to give bank holidays as paid days off; whether you get the day off depends on your contract.
If it falls on a weekend
When 30 November falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the bank holiday instead (a ‘substitute day’).
Frequently asked questions
When is St Andrew’s Day 2026?
Monday 30 November 2026.
When is St Andrew’s Day 2027?
Tuesday 30 November 2027.
When is St Andrew’s Day 2028?
Thursday 30 November 2028.
Is St Andrew’s Day a bank holiday everywhere in the UK?
No. It is only a bank holiday in Scotland.
What happens if St Andrew’s Day falls on a weekend?
When 30 November falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the bank holiday instead (a ‘substitute day’).
Do I get St Andrew’s Day off work?
Not necessarily. It is a bank holiday in Scotland, but employers do not have to give it as a day off.
Other bank holidays
New Year’s Day1 January, or the next weekday if it falls at a weekend2nd January2 January, Scotland only, moved to a weekday if neededGood FridayThe Friday before Easter SundayEarly May bank holidayThe first Monday in MaySpring bank holidayThe last Monday in MayWorld Cup bank holidayMonday 15 June 2026, Scotland only (one-off)Summer bank holidayLast Monday in August (first Monday in August in Scotland)Christmas Day25 December, or a substitute weekday if it falls at a weekendAll Scotland bank holidaysScotland dates and calendar