Scotland holidays 2026
Scotland has 10 bank holidays in 2026. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Bank holidays observed in Scotland
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Bank holiday | — | |
| Jan 2 | Fri | 2nd January Bank holiday | — | Scotland only |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Bank holiday | — | |
| May 4 | Mon | Early May Bank Holiday Bank holiday | — | |
| May 25 | Mon | Spring Bank Holiday Bank holiday | — | |
| Jun 15 | Mon | World Cup Bank Holiday Bank holiday | — | Scotland only; one-off in 2026 |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Summer Bank Holiday Bank holiday | — | Scotland: first Monday in August |
| Nov 30 | Mon | St Andrew's Day Bank holiday | — | Scotland only; bank holiday since 2007 |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Bank holiday | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Bank holiday | Mon, Dec 28 |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | Sun | Burns Night Observance | — | Celebration of poet Robert Burns; not a day off |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) Observance | — | |
| Mar 15 | Sun | Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 5 | Thu | Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night) Observance | — | |
| Nov 8 | Sun | Remembrance Sunday Observance | — |
Long weekends in Scotland, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Scotland have in 2026?
Scotland has 10 public holidays in 2026: 10 bank holidays.
What is the next holiday in Scotland?
The next holiday in Scotland is St Andrew's Day on Monday, November 30, 2026 (28 days away).
Are Scotland holidays the same as the rest of the United Kingdom?
Mostly. Scotland observes the bank holidays shared across the United Kingdom. Other nations have different regional days, so check the page for the nation you need.