Scotland, United Kingdom Public Holidays 2026
9 public holidays and 252 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Jan 2 | January 2nd | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, May 4 | Early May bank holiday | Day off |
| Mon, May 25 | Spring bank holiday | Day off |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | observance |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Summer bank holiday | Day off |
| Mon, Nov 30 | St Andrew’s Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 28 | Boxing Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 252 | 9 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Scotland, United Kingdom?
There are 252 business days in 2026 in Scotland, United Kingdom, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 9 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Scotland, United Kingdom have in 2026?
Scotland, United Kingdom has 9 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.