(likely dates, but could still change).
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2 January 2025 | Tuesday | New Year's Public Holiday |
| 18 April 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 April 2025 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5 May 2025 | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2025 | Friday | Boxing Day |
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | 2nd January Public Holiday |
If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a ‘substitute’ weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following Monday.
Your employer doesn’t have to give you paid leave on bank or public holidays.
Bank holidays might affect how and when your benefits are paid.
The Public Holiday dates may be added to or amended by central Government, the Scottish Parliament or the Scottish Government. This list will be amended whenever we have updated information. You should always confirm public holidays with your own organisation as these might be different from the dates listed here.