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Scotland Holidays 2026

Public holidays & school holidays — all regions

2025 2026 2027
10
Public Holidays
5
School Breaks
7
Regions
Scotland runs two parallel holiday systems: public holidays that apply nationwide, and school holidays that are set regionally and vary across the country. For 2026, there are 10 nationwide public holidays, of which 10 fall on a working day. The same school holiday dates apply nationwide across all 7 regions, adding up to roughly 92 days for the year. Explore the public holidays, the regional school holiday dates, and the complete year calendar using the links below.

Public Holidays 2026

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🗓️ Nationwide Public Holidays
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day
2 Jan 2026 Fri 2nd January
3 Apr 2026 Fri Good Friday
4 May 2026 Mon Early May Bank Holiday
25 May 2026 Mon Spring Bank Holiday
3 Aug 2026 Mon Summer Bank Holiday
15 Jun 2026 Mon World Cup Bank Holiday
30 Nov 2026 Mon St Andrew's Day
25 Dec 2026 Fri Christmas Day
28 Dec 2026 Mon Boxing Day (substitute)

School Holidays 2026

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🎒 Highlands & Islands — School Holidays Overview
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
09.02.2026 - 13.02.2026
October Half Term
12.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 17.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

Calendar 2026

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View Scotland Calendar 2026
All public holidays & school holidays visualized by month
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Holidays by Region

Highlands & Islands North East Scotland Central Scotland Edinburgh & Lothians Glasgow & Clyde Valley South West Scotland Scottish Borders