Public Holidays in Scotland 2027
All 9 public holidays in Scotland for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Scotland 2027
Scotland has 9 public holidays in 2027, consisting of the 6 nationwide United Kingdom holidays plus 3 regional holidays: Second Day of the New Year, Summer Bank Holiday, Saint Andrew's Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Second Day of the New Year | 01/02/2027 | Saturday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 05/03/2027 | Monday | |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 05/31/2027 | Monday | |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 08/02/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Saint Andrew's Day | 11/30/2027 | Tuesday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2027 | Sunday |
Bridge Days in Scotland 2027
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 2027:
- December 31 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before New Year's Day for a 5-day break from December 31 to January 4 (using just 1 vacation day, since New Year's Day and Second Day of the New Year are holidays).
- April 30 (Friday) – Take one day off before Early May Bank Holiday (Monday, May 3) for a 4-day weekend from April 30 to May 3.
- May 28 (Friday) – Take one day off before Spring Bank Holiday (Monday, May 31) for a 4-day weekend from May 28 to 31.
- July 30 (Friday) – Take one day off before Summer Bank Holiday (Monday, August 2) for a 4-day weekend from July 30 to August 2.
- November 29 (Monday) – Take one day off before Saint Andrew's Day (Tuesday, November 30) for a 4-day weekend from November 27 to 30.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scotland has 9 public holidays in 2027: 6 nationwide holidays plus 3 regional holidays (Second Day of the New Year, Summer Bank Holiday, Saint Andrew's Day).
In addition to the 6 nationwide holidays, Scotland observes: Second Day of the New Year (January 2), Summer Bank Holiday (August 2), Saint Andrew's Day (November 30).
The best bridge days in Scotland in 2027 are December 31 (Thursday, before New Year's Day), April 30 (Friday, before Early May Bank Holiday), May 28 (Friday, before Spring Bank Holiday), July 30 (Friday, before Summer Bank Holiday).
Yes. The Scotland public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.