Scotland Bank Holidays 2026 and 2027
All bank holidays in Scotland for 2026 and 2027, with dates, days of the week and substitute days.
Dates from GOV.UK, checked 11 October 2026
Scotland bank holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | 2nd January |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 15 June 2026 | Monday | World Cup bank holiday |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 30 November 2026 | Monday | St Andrew’s Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Scotland bank holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 4 January 2027 | Monday | 2nd January (substitute day) |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 2 August 2027 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 30 November 2027 | Tuesday | St Andrew’s Day |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Good to know
Scotland has some bank holidays the rest of the UK doesn't: 2 January, St Andrew's Day (30 November) and an earlier summer bank holiday on the first Monday in August. Easter Monday isn't a bank holiday in Scotland. In 2026 there's also a one-off World Cup bank holiday on Monday 15 June. Local holidays vary by council.
Other parts of the UK
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in Scotland in 2026?
10, and 9 in 2027.
When is the next bank holiday in Scotland?
The banner at the top of the page shows the next one, based on today's date.
Do employers have to give bank holidays off?
No. Bank holidays aren't a legal right to time off, though most employers give them and count them towards your 5.6 weeks of statutory leave.
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Bank holiday dates come from the official GOV.UK bank holidays list. Last checked 11 October 2026.