UK Bank HolidayScotland only
World Cup bank holiday
World Cup bank holiday 2026 was on Monday 15 June 2026. Monday 15 June 2026, Scotland only (one-off).
Last held (Scotland)
Monday 15 June 2026
| Year | Scotland |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Mon 15 Jun |
About World Cup bank holiday
GOV.UK lists a one-off ‘World Cup bank holiday’ in Scotland on Monday 15 June 2026, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It does not apply in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
As with every bank holiday, employers do not have to give the day off as paid leave: check your contract.
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
This was a one-off holiday set for a Monday, so no substitute day rules applied.
Frequently asked questions
When is World Cup bank holiday 2026?
Monday 15 June 2026.
Is World Cup bank holiday a bank holiday everywhere in the UK?
No. It is only a bank holiday in Scotland.
What happens if World Cup bank holiday falls on a weekend?
This was a one-off holiday set for a Monday, so no substitute day rules applied.
Other bank holidays
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