There are 9 officially recognized Public Holidays in Scotland. Public Holiday is usually a non-working day during the current year and it is generally established by law.
These holidays are days of celebration, like the anniversary of a significant historical event (National Holiday), or can be a religious celebration of some kind (Religious Holiday). Also, they can be celebrated locally in some regions of the country (Regional Holiday).
Public Holidays in Scotland for 2019
Public Holiday | Native Name | Date | Type |
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New Year's Day | New Year's Day | 01. Jan. 2019 | π National Holiday |
2nd January | 2nd January | 02. Jan. 2019 | π National Holiday |
Good Friday | Good Friday | 19. Apr. 2019 | β Religious Holiday |
Early May | Early May bank holiday | 06. May. 2019 | π National Holiday |
Spring Bank Holiday | Spring Bank Holiday | 27. May. 2019 | π National Holiday |
St Andrew's Day | St Andrew's Day | 30. Jun. 2019 | π National Holiday |
Summer Bank Holiday | Summer Bank Holiday | 26. Aug. 2019 | π National Holiday |
Christmas | Christmas Day | 25. Dec. 2019 | π National Holiday |
St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | 26. Dec. 2019 | π National Holiday |
Christmas Next Public Holiday in Scotland is in 18 days!