Summer bank holiday (Scotland) 2026
3 August 2026 · Monday
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What is Summer bank holiday (Scotland)?
Scotland's summer bank holiday is observed on the first Monday in August in the current GOV.UK calendar. It is earlier than the late-August holiday used in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Scottish event has its own key and URL because combining the two summer holidays would hide a real regional date difference. Its scope is Scotland only.
The date changes with the first Monday of August and is verified from the Scottish GOV.UK division for each published year.
- Applies in:
- nation (Scotland)
In Scotland the summer bank holiday falls on the first Monday of August, earlier than in the rest of the UK.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | 4 August 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | 3 August 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | 2 August 2027 | Fixed |
| 2028 | Monday | 7 August 2028 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Summer bank holiday (Scotland) 2026?
- In 2026, Summer bank holiday (Scotland) falls on 3 August 2026 (Monday).
- When is the summer bank holiday in Scotland?
- For the years shown, it is the first Monday in August.
- Is it the same date as the summer bank holiday in England?
- No. England and Wales use a later August date in the official calendar.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 29 July 2026