| Holiday | Observed | Actual Date | Region-Specific Bank Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | 1 Jan | National Bank Holidays |
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SCO
2nd January
2 January — Scotland only, part of Hogmanay new year celebrations |
Friday, 2 January 2026 | 2 Jan | Scotland |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | — | National Bank Holidays |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, 4 May 2026 | — | National Bank Holidays |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday, 25 May 2026 | — | National Bank Holidays |
|
SCO
World Cup Bank Holiday
Special bank holiday for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Scotland only |
Monday, 15 June 2026 | 15 Jun | Scotland |
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SCO
Summer Bank Holiday
1st Monday in August — Scotland only (different date from England, Wales and Northern Ireland) |
Monday, 3 August 2026 | — | Scotland |
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SCO
St Andrew's Day
30 November — Scotland's national day, bank holiday in Scotland only |
Monday, 30 November 2026 | 30 Nov | Scotland |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | 25 Dec | National Bank Holidays |
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Boxing Day
Falls on a weekend — substitute bank holiday observed on a weekday |
Monday, 28 December 2026 | 26 Dec | National Bank Holidays |
Scotland Bank Holidays 2026
Bank holidays in Scotland for 2026. Includes national and region-specific holidays.