Bank Holidays in Scotland 2026
There are 10 bank holidays in Scotland in 2026, starting with New Year’s Day on 1 January 2026 (Thursday) and ending with Boxing Day on 28 December 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 |
| 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) |
How Scotland differs from England & Wales
- 2nd January — observed in Scotland but not in England and Wales.
- World Cup bank holiday — observed in Scotland but not in England and Wales.
- St Andrew’s Day — observed in Scotland but not in England and Wales.
Per-holiday detail
Frequently asked questions
How many bank holidays does Scotland have in 2026? +
Scotland has 10 bank holidays in 2026.
What bank holidays are unique to Scotland? +
In 2026, Scotland observes 2nd January, World Cup bank holiday, St Andrew’s Day — these are not bank holidays in England and Wales.
Is the first Monday of May a bank holiday in Scotland? +
Yes — the Early May bank holiday is observed across the UK, including in Scotland.