Regional countdowns
Scotland
Check public holidays and school term dates in Scotland, United Kingdom. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Scotland is Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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Public holidays in Scotland 2027
Public holidays in Scotland include national dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday, along with region-specific holidays such as St Andrew's Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayFriday 1 January
2nd January (substitute day)Monday 4 January
Good FridayFriday 26 March
Early May bank holidayMonday 3 May
Spring bank holidayMonday 31 May
Summer bank holidayMonday 2 August
St Andrew's DayTuesday 30 November
Christmas Day (substitute day)Monday 27 December
Boxing Day (substitute day)Tuesday 28 December
School term dates in Scotland 2027
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Scotland in 2027.
School term dates for Scotland will be added here.