Is Today a Bank Holiday in Scotland?
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Bank holidays 2026 in Scotland
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Day | |
| Fri | 2nd January | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Early May bank holiday | |
| Mon | Spring bank holiday | |
| Mon | World Cup bank holiday | |
| Mon | Summer bank holiday | |
| Mon | St Andrew's Day | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | |
| Mon | Boxing Day |
Bank holidays 2027 in Scotland
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year's Day | |
| Mon | 2nd January | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Early May bank holiday | |
| Mon | Spring bank holiday | |
| Mon | Summer bank holiday | |
| Tue | St Andrew's Day | |
| Mon | Christmas Day | |
| Tue | Boxing Day |
Upcoming bank holidays in Scotland
Substitute days
When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, the UK moves it to a weekday — marked Substitute day in the 2026 table above. Banks close on the substitute day. Scotland does not observe Easter Monday, but does observe Good Friday and 2nd January.
Bank holiday questions — Scotland
Are banks open on bank holidays in Scotland?
No. Banks across the UK close on bank holidays, including in Scotland. Branches shut while ATMs, online banking and card payments keep working.
Are banks open on Saturdays in Scotland?
Most high-street banks in Scotland open on Saturday mornings with reduced hours, but Saturday is not a bank holiday — hours vary by bank and branch. Banks are always closed on Sundays.
What happens when a bank holiday falls on a weekend in Scotland?
The UK moves it to a weekday as a substitute day — for example, when Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, banks in Scotland close on the following Monday instead. Substitute days are marked in the 2026 table above.
Do ATMs and online banking work on UK bank holidays?
Yes. ATMs, online and mobile banking, and card payments work normally on bank holidays across the UK, including Scotland — only branch counters close.