Scotland has four remaining bank holidays in 2026, with dates consistent across the country. These include substitute days when a holiday falls on a weekend.
Remaining 2026 Scottish Bank Holidays
The four bank holidays left in 2026 are:
- August 3, Monday – Summer bank holiday
- November 30, Monday – St Andrew's Day
- December 25, Friday – Christmas Day
- December 28, Monday – Boxing Day (substitute day)
December 28 is a substitute day because Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, so the holiday moves to the following Monday.
Full 2026 Scottish Bank Holiday List
Scotland originally had 10 bank holidays in 2026, after an extra day was added in June. The full list:
- January 1, Thursday – New Year's Day
- January 2, Friday – January 2
- April 3, Friday – Good Friday
- May 4, Monday – Early May
- May 25, Monday – Spring
- June 15, Monday – World Cup (extra holiday)
- August 3, Monday – Summer
- November 30, Monday – St Andrew's Day
- December 25, Friday – Christmas Day
- December 28, Monday – Boxing Day (substitute day)
According to Gov.scot: "Monday June 15 2026 was officially confirmed as a national bank holiday. This was to mark Scotland playing in the men's football World Cup for the first time since 1998. The holiday was proposed by the First Minister and approved by His Majesty The King."
Important Note on Entitlement
Not everyone is entitled to paid leave on bank or public holidays. Workers should check their employment contract or speak to their employer to confirm their rights.
2027 Scottish Bank Holidays (Preview)
For planning ahead, the 2027 bank holidays are:
- January 1, Friday – New Year's Day
- January 4, Monday – 2nd January (substitute day)
- March 26, Friday – Good Friday
- May 3, Monday – Early May
- May 31, Monday – Spring
- August 2, Monday – Summer
- November 30, Tuesday – St Andrew's Day
- December 27, Monday – Christmas Day (substitute day)
- December 28, Tuesday – Boxing Day (substitute day)
