Scotland Bank Holidays 2026

1 bank holiday fall on a weekend in 2026 — check if a substitute weekday applies in your workplace.

Official reference: GOV.UK — UK bank holidays · How we verify this data

All Bank Holidays in Scotland 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bank holidays does Scotland have in 2026?

Scotland has 12 bank holidays in 2026.

Are bank holidays the same as public holidays?

In most English-speaking countries, bank holidays and public holidays refer to the same days — official days off legislated by the government. The term 'bank holiday' originated in the UK when banks were required to close on certain days, and the name stuck even as the concept expanded to all workers.

Which bank holidays are unique to Scotland?

Scotland has several bank holidays not shared with England and Wales: 2 January (extending the New Year break), St Andrew's Day (30 November), and a Summer Bank Holiday in early August rather than late August. Scotland also does not observe Easter Monday as a bank holiday.