Bank holidays in Scotland 2025

Scotland had 9 bank holidays in 2025. Not across the whole UK: 2nd January, Summer bank holiday (Scotland) and St Andrew's Day.

The bank holidays in Scotland in 2025, with the day of the week.

Public holidays 2025
HolidayDateObserved in
New Year's DayWednesday, 1 January 2025Nationwide
2nd JanuaryThursday, 2 January 2025Scotland
Good FridayFriday, 18 April 2025Nationwide
Early May bank holidayMonday, 5 May 2025Nationwide
Spring bank holidayMonday, 26 May 2025Nationwide
Summer bank holiday (Scotland)Monday, 4 August 2025Scotland
St Andrew's DaySunday, 30 November 2025Day off: Monday, 1 December 2025Scotland
Christmas DayThursday, 25 December 2025Nationwide
Boxing DayFriday, 26 December 2025Nationwide

Some holidays are only observed in part of the country.

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

Frequently asked questions

How many bank holidays does Scotland have in 2025?

Scotland had 9 bank holidays in 2025. Not across the whole UK: 2nd January, Summer bank holiday (Scotland) and St Andrew's Day.

Which bank holidays in Scotland do not apply across the whole UK?

In 2025: 2nd January, Summer bank holiday (Scotland) and St Andrew's Day.

See also

In other countries