All public holidays in Scotland 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Bank Holiday | national | |
| Fri | 2nd January Bank Holiday | national | |
| Fri | Good Friday | national | |
| Mon | Early May Bank Holiday | national | |
| Mon | Spring Bank Holiday | national | |
| Mon | St Andrew's Day | national | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | national | |
| Mon | Boxing Day | national | |
National and regional public holidays in Scotland 2026
Public holidays in January 2026
Thu,
New Year's Bank Holiday
public holiday in the United Kingdom
Fri,
2nd January Bank Holiday
public holiday in Scotland
Public holidays in April 2026
Fri,
Good Friday
public holiday in the United Kingdom
Public holidays in May 2026
Mon,
Early May Bank Holiday
public holiday in the United Kingdom
Mon,
Spring Bank Holiday
public holiday in the United Kingdom
Public holidays in November 2026
Mon,
St Andrew's Day
public holiday in Scotland
Public holidays in December 2026
Fri,
Christmas Day
public holiday in the United Kingdom
Mon,
Boxing Day
public holiday in the United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about public holidays in Scotland
What public holidays are there in Scotland?
The public holidays in Scotland in 2026 are New Year's Bank Holiday, 2nd January Bank Holiday, Good Friday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, St Andrew's Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Is today a public holiday in Scotland?
Today, 2 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Scotland. It is an ordinary Friday.
When is the next public holiday in Scotland?
The next public holiday in Scotland is on 30 November 2026: St Andrew's Day, a public holiday {0}.