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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | New Year's Day | 01. Jan. 2019 | 🏛 National Holiday |
| 2nd January | 2nd January | 02. Jan. 2019 | 🏛 National Holiday |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | 19. Apr. 2019 | ✝ Religious Holiday |
| Early May | Early May bank holiday | 06. May. 2019 | 🏛 National Holiday |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Spring Bank Holiday | 27. May. 2019 | 🏛 National Holiday |
| St Andrew's Day | St Andrew's Day | 30. Jun. 2019 | 🏛 National Holiday |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Summer Bank Holiday | 26. Aug. 2019 | 🏛 National Holiday |
| Christmas | Christmas Day | 25. Dec. 2019 | 🏛 National Holiday |
| St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | 26. Dec. 2019 | 🏛 National Holiday |
St Andrew's Day Next Public Holiday in Scotland is in 14 days!