Bank Holidays in Scotland
Scotland has its own bank holiday pattern: 2nd January is a public holiday, the Summer bank holiday falls on the first Monday of August (not the last), and St Andrew's Day on 30 November is a designated bank holiday. Easter Monday is not a Scottish bank holiday, although many employers honour it.
Next bank holiday — Scotland
Spring bank holiday
Monday, 25 May 2026
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Unique to Scotland
Scotland bank holidays 2026
Detail →| 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) |
Scotland bank holidays 2027
Detail →| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 4 January 2027 | Monday | 2nd January (substitute) |
| 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) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute) |
Scotland bank holidays 2028
Detail →| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 3 January 2028 | Monday | New Year’s Day (substitute) |
| 4 January 2028 | Tuesday | 2nd January (substitute) |
| 14 April 2028 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2028 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 29 May 2028 | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 7 August 2028 | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 30 November 2028 | Thursday | St Andrew’s Day |
| 25 December 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2028 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Scotland bank holidays 2029
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next bank holiday in Scotland? +
The next Scotland bank holiday is Spring bank holiday on Monday, 25 May 2026.
How many bank holidays does Scotland have each year? +
Typically 10 per year, though substitute days can shift this.
Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland? +
No. Easter Monday is not an official Scottish bank holiday, although many private employers and schools still observe it.