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Scotland bank holidays 2026
Official public holidays, in one useful list. Bank holidays and school holiday ranges are separate; confirm pupil attendance with your school.
GOV.UK / 2026
Scotland
| Bank holiday | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Summer bank holiday | Published national bank holiday | |
| St Andrew’s Day | Published national bank holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Published national bank holiday | |
| Boxing Day | Substitute day |
The supplied bank holiday data covers dates from August 2026. Earlier 2026 dates are outside this dataset. Source checked 1 October 2026: GOV.UK bank holidays ↗.
School dates are separate.
Use the local school calendar before making family plans.