Bank holidays in Scotland
The next bank holiday in Scotland is St Andrew's Day on Monday 30 November 2026 – in 48 days.
Next bank holiday · Scotland
Monday 30 November
St Andrew's Day
Scotland bank holidays 2026
10 dates this year.
- New Year's Day Thursday 1 January
- 2nd January Friday 2 January
- Good Friday Friday 3 April
- Early May bank holiday Monday 4 May
- Spring bank holiday Monday 25 May
- World Cup bank holiday Monday 15 June One-off
- Summer bank holiday Monday 3 August
- St Andrew's Day Monday 30 November In 48 days
- Christmas Day Friday 25 December In 73 days
- Boxing Day Monday 28 December In 76 days Substitute day
Scotland bank holidays 2027
9 dates next year.
- New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2027 In 80 days
- 2nd January Monday 4 January 2027 In 83 days Substitute day
- Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027 In 164 days
- Early May bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027 In 202 days
- Spring bank holiday Monday 31 May 2027 In 230 days
- Summer bank holiday Monday 2 August 2027 In 293 days
- St Andrew's Day Tuesday 30 November 2027 In 413 days
- Christmas Day Monday 27 December 2027 In 440 days Substitute day
- Boxing Day Tuesday 28 December 2027 In 441 days Substitute day
Every year
- Scotland 2019
- Scotland 2020
- Scotland 2021
- Scotland 2022
- Scotland 2023
- Scotland 2024
- Scotland 2025
- Scotland 2026
- Scotland 2027
- Scotland 2028
- Scotland 2029
- Scotland 2030
- Scotland 2031
Official dates from GOV.UK · checked 17 September 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays are there in Scotland?
Scotland has 10 bank holidays in 2026 and 9 in 2027. Scotland has 2 January and St Andrew's Day, but not Easter Monday.
When is the next bank holiday in Scotland?
The next bank holiday in Scotland is St Andrew's Day on Monday 30 November 2026, in 48 days.
What are the 9 Scottish bank holidays?
New Year's Day, 2 January, Good Friday, the early May bank holiday, the spring bank holiday, the summer bank holiday (first Monday in August), St Andrew's Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland?
No. Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland, although some local authorities and employers give it as a local holiday.
Do local holidays in Scotland differ?
Yes. Scottish councils set their own local and public holidays (such as the Glasgow Fair or Edinburgh's September holiday). These are not bank holidays, and employers don't have to give them.
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