Summer bank holiday (Scotland) 2026
Summer bank holiday (Scotland) 2026 fell on Monday 3 August.
Summer bank holiday (Scotland) 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Monday, 3 August 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Week number
- Week 32
- Day of the year
- Day 215 of 365
- Day off
- Only in: Scotland
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Summer bank holiday (Scotland) falls on a Monday in 2026. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Saturday 1 August to Monday 3 August. This only applies where Summer bank holiday (Scotland) is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Summer bank holiday (Scotland) in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Summer bank holiday (Scotland) falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is one day earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Monday, 4 August 2025. In 2027, Summer bank holiday (Scotland) falls on Monday, 2 August 2027.
Summer bank holiday (Scotland) and the school holidays
Summer bank holiday (Scotland) 2026 falls in the summer holidays in North ayrshire arran.
Other holidays in 2026
- Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)Sunday, 12 July 2026
- Summer bank holidayMonday, 31 August 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Summer bank holiday (Scotland) in 2026?
In 2026, Summer bank holiday (Scotland) fell on Monday 3 August, in week 32.
Is Summer bank holiday (Scotland) 2026 a day off?
Summer bank holiday (Scotland) is only a public holiday in: Scotland.