Public holidays · 2026
Public holidays in Scotland, United Kingdom 2026
Scotland has 11 days of public holidays in 2026: 7 nationwide and 4 that apply in Scotland only.
Only in Scotland
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 2 JanFri | New Year Holiday | 287 days ago |
| 15 JunMon | Scotland's participation in the FIFA World Cup final | 123 days ago |
| 3 AugMon | Summer Bank Holiday | 74 days ago |
| 30 NovMon | Saint Andrew's Day | in 45 days |
Nationwide, also in Scotland
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 JanThu | New Year's Day | 288 days ago |
| 3 AprFri | Good Friday | 196 days ago |
| 4 MayMon | May Day | 165 days ago |
| 25 MayMon | Spring Bank Holiday | 144 days ago |
| 25 DecFri | Christmas Day | in 70 days |
| 26 DecSatWeekend | Boxing Day | in 71 days |
| 28 DecMon | Boxing Day | in 73 days |
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How many public holidays does Scotland have in 2026?
Scotland has 11 days of public holidays in 2026: 7 that apply across United Kingdom and 4 that apply in Scotland only.
Which public holidays apply only in Scotland?
New Year Holiday, Friday, 2 January 2026; Scotland's participation in the FIFA World Cup final, Monday, 15 June 2026; Summer Bank Holiday, Monday, 3 August 2026; Saint Andrew's Day, Monday, 30 November 2026.