World Cup Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom
World Cup Bank Holiday 2026 in the United Kingdom is on
Monday, June 15, 2026
140 days ago
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About World Cup Bank Holiday 2026
World Cup Bank Holiday 2026 falls on Monday, June 15. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, June 13.
The World Cup Bank Holiday is a one-off bank holiday in Scotland, proclaimed to celebrate the national soccer team's first appearance at the FIFA men's World Cup finals since 1998. Like other Scottish bank holidays, it is voluntary: employers decide whether staff get the day off.
World Cup Bank Holiday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 15, 2026 | Monday | — |
Holidays after World Cup Bank Holiday 2026
- Jul 12, 2026 Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) 2026 (Sunday)
- Aug 3, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Aug 31, 2026 Summer Bank Holiday 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 30, 2026 St Andrew's Day 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, June 15, 2026
- Date
- Monday, June 15, 2026 — a one-off holiday, not an annual fixture
- Legal status
- Bank holiday in Scotland, created by Royal Proclamation; voluntary for employers
- Observed in
- Scotland only; normal working day in the rest of the UK
- Occasion
- Scotland's first men's FIFA World Cup finals appearance since 1998
- Announced by
- First Minister John Swinney, with approval from King Charles III
Frequently asked questions
What day is World Cup Bank Holiday in 2026?
World Cup Bank Holiday 2026 is on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Is World Cup Bank Holiday a day off in 2026?
World Cup Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in the nations that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until World Cup Bank Holiday 2026?
World Cup Bank Holiday 2026 was 140 days ago, on June 15, 2026.