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Scotland Bank Holidays 2027
All 9 bank holidays in Scotland in 2027, with long weekends and the number of working days in each month.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 4 Jan | Monday | 2nd January (substitute day) Substitute day | 2 January falls on Saturday |
| 26 Mar | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 3 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday | |
| 31 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday | |
| 2 Aug | Monday | Summer bank holiday | |
| 30 Nov | Tuesday | St Andrew's Day | |
| 27 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) Substitute day | Christmas Day falls on Saturday 25 Dec |
| 28 Dec | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) Substitute day | Boxing Day falls on Sunday 26 Dec |
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Long weekends in 2027
- New Year's Day, 2nd January – Fri 1 Jan to Mon 4 Jan (4 days)
- Good Friday – Fri 26 Mar to Sun 28 Mar (3 days)
- Early May bank holiday – Sat 1 May to Mon 3 May (3 days)
- Spring bank holiday – Sat 29 May to Mon 31 May (3 days)
- Summer bank holiday – Sat 31 Jul to Mon 2 Aug (3 days)
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day – Sat 25 Dec to Tue 28 Dec (4 days)
Working days in 2027
| Month | Weekdays | Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| March | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| May | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| July | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| August | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| October | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| November | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| December | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| Total | 261 | 9 | 252 |
Questions
How many bank holidays are there in Scotland in 2027?
Scotland has 9 bank holidays dates in 2027, and 9 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are in 2027 in Scotland?
There are 252 working days in Scotland in 2027: 261 weekdays minus 9 bank holidays on weekdays.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027, 2nd January (substitute day) is on Monday 4 January 2027; Christmas Day (substitute day) is on Monday 27 December 2027; Boxing Day (substitute day) is on Tuesday 28 December 2027.
When are the long weekends in 2027?
6 long weekends: New Year's Day, 2nd January (Fri 1 Jan); Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar); Early May bank holiday (Sat 1 May); Spring bank holiday (Sat 29 May); Summer bank holiday (Sat 31 Jul); Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Sat 25 Dec).
Source: www.gov.uk. Dates were checked on 9 October 2026; governments occasionally add or move holidays, so check the official list for anything important.