UK Bank Holidays in Scotland 2026

Bank holidays in Scotland, with the official days off.

Checked against the official list. We compared every date with GOV.UK: UK bank holidays.
9bank holidays
10fall on a weekday
9long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2026

Bank holidays in 2026

New Year's Day
Jan 1Thursday
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2nd January
Jan 2Friday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 3Friday
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Early May bank holiday
May 4Monday
Passed
Spring bank holiday
May 25Monday
Passed
World Cup bank holiday
Jun 15Monday
Passed
Summer bank holiday
Aug 3Monday
Passed
St Andrew's Day
Nov 30Monday
In 36 daysCountdown
Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
In 61 daysCountdown
Boxing Day (substitute day)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Monday
In 64 daysCountdown

Working days in 2026

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22220
February20020
March22022
April22121
May21219
June22121
July23023
August21120
September22022
October22022
November21120
December23221
Total26110251

Where these dates come from

Official source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays

Weekend rule: When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the Monday after) is a bank holiday instead. The dates shown already include these substitute days.

Bank holidays from GOV.UK. When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday is given.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2025 and 2026 and 2027 and 2028)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next bank holiday?
St Andrew's Day on Monday, November 30, 2026.
How many bank holidays are there in Scotland in 2026?
There are 9 bank holidays: New Year's Day, 2nd January, Good Friday, Early May bank holiday, Spring bank holiday, World Cup bank holiday, Summer bank holiday, St Andrew's Day, Christmas Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2026.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute weekday (usually the Monday after) is a bank holiday instead. The dates shown already include these substitute days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
251 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 bank holidays that fall on a weekday.