Public Holidays in Scotland 2026
All 10 public holidays in Scotland for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Scotland 2026
Scotland has 10 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 6 nationwide United Kingdom holidays plus 4 regional holidays: Second Day of the New Year, World Cup Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Saint Andrew's Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Second Day of the New Year | 01/02/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 05/04/2026 | Monday | |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| World Cup Bank Holiday | 06/15/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 08/03/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Saint Andrew's Day | 11/30/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday |
Bridge Days in Scotland 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Scotland for 2026:
- May 1 (Friday) – Take one day off before Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 4) for a 4-day weekend from May 1 to 4.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- June 12 (Friday) – Take one day off before World Cup Bank Holiday (Monday, June 15) for a 4-day weekend from June 12 to 15.
- July 31 (Friday) – Take one day off before Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 3) for a 4-day weekend from July 31 to August 3.
- November 27 (Friday) – Take one day off before Saint Andrew's Day (Monday, November 30) for a 4-day weekend from November 27 to 30.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day are holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scotland has 10 public holidays in 2026: 6 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Second Day of the New Year, World Cup Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Saint Andrew's Day).
In addition to the 6 nationwide holidays, Scotland observes: Second Day of the New Year (January 2), World Cup Bank Holiday (June 15), Summer Bank Holiday (August 3), Saint Andrew's Day (November 30).
The best bridge days in Scotland in 2026 are May 1 (Friday, before Early May Bank Holiday), May 22 (Friday, before Spring Bank Holiday), June 12 (Friday, before World Cup Bank Holiday), July 31 (Friday, before Summer Bank Holiday).
Yes. The Scotland public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.