Public holidays in England and Scotland
Plan around both calendars: the days England and Scotland are both off, and the ones only one of them is.
7 days off in both, 2 only in England and 4 only in Scotland.
The next bank holiday in England is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
The next bank holiday in Scotland is Saint Andrew's Day on Monday 30 November 2026.
Public holidays in England and Scotland
| Date | Holiday | England | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 30 November 2026 | Saint Andrew's Day | – | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Yes | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day | Yes | Yes |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Boxing Day (observed) | Yes | Yes |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Yes | Yes |
| Saturday 2 January 2027 | New Year Holiday | – | Yes |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | New Year Holiday (observed) | – | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Good Friday | Yes | Yes |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Easter Monday | Yes | – |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | May Day | Yes | Yes |
| Monday 31 May 2027 | Spring Bank Holiday | Yes | Yes |
| Monday 2 August 2027 | Summer Bank Holiday | – | Yes |
| Monday 30 August 2027 | Late Summer Bank Holiday | Yes | – |
Clock changes in England · Scotland
Clocks in England go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Clocks in Scotland go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 28 March 2027.
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Questions
Which public holidays do England and Scotland share?
In the next 12 months: Christmas Day (Friday 25 December 2026), Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December 2026), Boxing Day (observed) (Monday 28 December 2026), New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027), Good Friday (Friday 26 March 2027), May Day (Monday 3 May 2027) and Spring Bank Holiday (Monday 31 May 2027).
When do the clocks change in England?
Clocks in England go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 28 March 2027.
When do the clocks change in Scotland?
Clocks in Scotland go back 1 hour on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 2:00 am local time. After that they go forward on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Updated Sunday 11 October 2026