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Scotland Bank Holidays 2026

Scotland has 9 bank holidays in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January 2026 and ending with Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday 28 December 2026.

Reviewed for the 2026 holiday year

2026 is the current holiday year on this site. Christmas Day falls on a Friday and Boxing Day on a Saturday, so a substitute weekday holiday applies at the end of December across the UK.

Scotland runs its own list: 2nd January extends the New Year break, St Andrew's Day closes the year, the summer bank holiday falls in early August, and Easter Monday is not observed.

Scotland bank holiday dates 2026

Scotland bank holidays 2026
HolidayDate (2026)DayNotesSave
New Year's Day1 January 2026Thursday—
2nd January2 January 2026Friday—
Good Friday3 April 2026Friday—
Early May bank holiday4 May 2026Monday—
Spring bank holiday25 May 2026Monday—
Summer bank holiday3 August 2026Monday—
St Andrew's Day30 November 2026Monday—
Christmas Day25 December 2026Friday—
Boxing Day (substitute day)28 December 2026Monday26 December falls on a Saturday, so the holiday moves to Monday 28 December.

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Substitute days in 2026

When a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a substitute weekday is given so the holiday is not lost. In Scotland that affects 1 date in 2026:

  • Boxing Day (substitute day) — observed Monday 28 December 2026. 26 December falls on a Saturday, so the holiday moves to Monday 28 December.

How the 2026 calendar is shaped

  • 5 of the 9 dates fall on a Monday, creating that many three-day weekends.
  • The longest stretch without a bank holiday is 119 days, between Summer bank holiday (3 August 2026) and St Andrew's Day (30 November 2026).
  • The year opens with New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January 2026 and closes with Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday 28 December 2026.

Scottish councils also set local and trades holidays for their own areas. Those vary town by town and are not national bank holidays, so they are not listed here.

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Scotland bank holidays 2026: FAQs

How many bank holidays are there in Scotland in 2026?

There are 9 bank holidays in Scotland in 2026: New Year's Day on 1 January 2026; 2nd January on 2 January 2026; Good Friday on 3 April 2026; Early May bank holiday on 4 May 2026; Spring bank holiday on 25 May 2026; Summer bank holiday on 3 August 2026; St Andrew's Day on 30 November 2026; Christmas Day on 25 December 2026; Boxing Day (substitute day) on 28 December 2026.

When is the first bank holiday in Scotland in 2026?

New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January 2026 is the first Scotland bank holiday of 2026.

When is the last bank holiday in Scotland in 2026?

Boxing Day (substitute day) on Monday 28 December 2026 is the final Scotland bank holiday of 2026.

Are there any substitute bank holidays in Scotland in 2026?

Yes. Boxing Day (substitute day) is observed on 28 December 2026. A substitute weekday is given when a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

How many Scotland bank holidays fall on a Monday in 2026?

5 of the 9 Scotland bank holidays in 2026 fall on a Monday, which is what creates most of the year's three-day weekends.

What is the longest gap between Scotland bank holidays in 2026?

The longest stretch without a bank holiday runs 119 days, from Summer bank holiday on 3 August 2026 to St Andrew's Day on 30 November 2026.

Are banks open on Scotland bank holidays in 2026?

High street branches are usually closed on bank holidays, while apps, online banking, cash machines and card payments normally keep working. Bacs, Direct Debits, CHAPS and cheque clearing follow working-day cycles and pause on bank holidays. Always check with your own provider.