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Scotland
Check public holidays and school term dates in Scotland, United Kingdom. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Scotland is Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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Public holidays in Scotland 2026
Public holidays in Scotland include national dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday, along with region-specific holidays such as 2nd January and World Cup bank holiday.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday 1 January
2nd JanuaryFriday 2 January
Good FridayFriday 3 April
Early May bank holidayMonday 4 May
Spring bank holidayMonday 25 May
World Cup bank holidayMonday 15 June
Summer bank holidayMonday 3 August
St Andrew's DayMonday 30 November
Christmas DayFriday 25 December
Boxing Day (substitute day)Monday 28 December
School term dates in Scotland 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Scotland in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
Spring termUsually early JanuaryUsually early AprilScottish local authorities set exact term dates and holiday breaks.
Summer termUsually late AprilUsually late JuneScottish local authorities set exact term dates and holiday breaks.
Autumn termUsually second or third week of AugustUsually late DecemberScottish local authorities set exact term dates and holiday breaks.