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2027 calendar

2027 public holidays in Scotland

9 statutory holidays in 2027. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Royal Mail are closed.

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Holiday list

  1. Fri

    Jan 1

    New Year's DayNext

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  2. Sat

    Jan 2

    2 January

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  3. Fri

    Mar 26

    Good Friday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  4. Mon

    May 3

    Early May Bank Holiday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  5. Mon

    May 31

    Spring Bank Holiday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  6. Mon

    Aug 2

    Summer Bank Holiday

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  7. Tue

    Nov 30

    Saint Andrew's Day

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  8. Mon

    Dec 27

    Christmas Day

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

  9. Tue

    Dec 28

    St. Stephen's Day

    Statutory

    Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED

Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Scotland in 2027?

Scotland has 9 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Jan 1), 2 January (Jan 2), Good Friday (Mar 26), Early May Bank Holiday (May 3), Spring Bank Holiday (May 31), Summer Bank Holiday (Aug 2), Saint Andrew's Day (Nov 30), Christmas Day (Dec 27), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 28).

Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Scotland?

2 January (Saturday, Jan 2). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.

Are banks open on public holidays in Scotland?

Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Scotland. The table above shows the bank and Royal Mail status for each 2027 date.