Scotland Bank Holidays 2026
There are 10 bank holidays in Scotland in 2026.
Next bank holiday
St Andrew’s Day
Monday 30 November 2026 · 20 days away
As of 10 November 2026 (UTC). This page is rebuilt daily.
All Scotland bank holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | 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 One-off, for Scotland’s 2026 FIFA World Cup appearance |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 30 November 2026 | Monday | St Andrew’s Day Next |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day Substitute day (26 December is a Saturday) |
2026 at a glance
Bank Holidays
10
On a weekday
10
Working days
251
Long weekends
8
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2026 minus the 10 bank holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in Scotland in 2026
- 4 days off: Thursday 1 January 2026 to Sunday 4 January 2026 (New Year’s Day, 2nd January)
- 3 days off: Friday 3 April 2026 to Sunday 5 April 2026 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 2 May 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026 (Early May bank holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 23 May 2026 to Monday 25 May 2026 (Spring bank holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 13 June 2026 to Monday 15 June 2026 (World Cup bank holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 1 August 2026 to Monday 3 August 2026 (Summer bank holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 28 November 2026 to Monday 30 November 2026 (St Andrew’s Day)
- 4 days off: Friday 25 December 2026 to Monday 28 December 2026 (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day bank holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a “substitute day” is given, normally the following Monday. When Christmas Day and Boxing Day both fall on a weekend, the substitute days are Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December. The substitute days are listed above.
Not bank holidays in Scotland
- Easter Monday (a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but not Scotland)
Good to know
- Scotland’s Summer bank holiday is the first Monday in August, four weeks earlier than in England.
- Scottish bank holidays are not automatically days off: many employers set local holidays instead, so check your contract.
Compare other nations in 2026
| Where | Bank Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | 8 | 253 |
| Northern Ireland | 10 | 251 |
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in Scotland in 2026?
There are 10 bank holidays in Scotland in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.
When is the next bank holiday in Scotland?
The next one is St Andrew’s Day on Monday 30 November 2026, 20 days away (as of 10 November 2026).
How many working days are there in Scotland in 2026?
251. 2026 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 10 bank holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 251. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend in Scotland?
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a “substitute day” is given, normally the following Monday. When Christmas Day and Boxing Day both fall on a weekend, the substitute days are Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 December. The substitute days are listed above.
Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland?
No. Easter Monday (a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but not Scotland) is not one of the bank holidays in Scotland, although some employers give it as an extra day off.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on 6 November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.