Scotland Bank Holidays 2027
There are 9 bank holidays in Scotland in 2027.
All Scotland bank holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 4 January 2027 | Monday | 2nd January Substitute day (2 January is a Saturday) |
| 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 (25 December is a Saturday) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day Substitute day (26 December is a Sunday) |
2027 at a glance
Bank Holidays
9
On a weekday
9
Working days
252
Long weekends
6
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 9 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 2027
- 4 days off: Friday 1 January 2027 to Monday 4 January 2027 (New Year’s Day, 2nd January)
- 3 days off: Friday 26 March 2027 to Sunday 28 March 2027 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 1 May 2027 to Monday 3 May 2027 (Early May bank holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 29 May 2027 to Monday 31 May 2027 (Spring bank holiday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 31 July 2027 to Monday 2 August 2027 (Summer bank holiday)
- 4 days off: Saturday 25 December 2027 to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (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 2027
| 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 2027?
There are 9 bank holidays in Scotland in 2027. 9 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in Scotland in 2027?
252. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 9 bank holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 252. 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.