World Cup bank holiday 2026 — Scotland, United Kingdom
15 June 2026 · Monday
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What is World Cup bank holiday?
The World Cup bank holiday on 15 June 2026 is a one-off Scottish bank holiday in the official GOV.UK calendar. It does not appear in the England and Wales or Northern Ireland lists.
This event is stored only in the 2026 dataset and carries Scotland-only scope. It is not projected into later years because GOV.UK publishes it as a specific one-off date, not as an annual recurrence.
The cross-year data audit reports its appearance in 2026 and disappearance in 2027 as an expected key change, making accidental carry-over easier to detect.
- Applies in:
- nation (Scotland)
A one-off bank holiday in Scotland in 2026, listed on the official GOV.UK bank holidays calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- When is World Cup bank holiday 2026?
- In 2026, World Cup bank holiday falls on 15 June 2026 (Monday).
- Is the 2026 World Cup bank holiday UK-wide?
- No. GOV.UK lists it for Scotland only.
- Will this bank holiday recur every year?
- No annual recurrence is published; the calendar treats 15 June 2026 as a one-off event.
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Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 29 July 2026