Bank holidays in Scotland 2027

Scotland has 9 bank holidays in 2027. Not across the whole UK: 2nd January, Summer bank holiday (Scotland) and St Andrew's Day.

The bank holidays in Scotland in 2027, with the day of the week.

Public holidays 2027
HolidayDateObserved in
New Year's DayFriday, 1 January 2027Nationwide
2nd JanuarySaturday, 2 January 2027Day off: Monday, 4 January 2027Scotland
Good FridayFriday, 26 March 2027Nationwide
Early May bank holidayMonday, 3 May 2027Nationwide
Spring bank holidayMonday, 31 May 2027Nationwide
Summer bank holiday (Scotland)Monday, 2 August 2027Scotland
St Andrew's DayTuesday, 30 November 2027Scotland
Christmas DaySaturday, 25 December 2027Day off: Monday, 27 December 2027Nationwide
Boxing DaySunday, 26 December 2027Day off: Tuesday, 28 December 2027Nationwide

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 2027?

Scotland has 9 bank holidays in 2027. 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 2027: 2nd January, Summer bank holiday (Scotland) and St Andrew's Day.

See also

In other countries