2 h. ago Everyone to get two 'extra' bank holidays in 2027 as dates change

There will then be another long weekend at the start of 2028

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1 week ago Almond Valley MSP welcomes extra bank holiday for Scotland's World Cup clash

First Minister John Swinney has confirmed he will propose Monday 15 June 2026 as a national bank holiday, to mark Scotland’s participation in the tournament for the first time in almost 30 years.

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1 week ago Bank Holidays Scotland: The full list of Scottish bank holidays in 2026 – including World Cup extra

Here is every Scottish bank holiday this year, as First Minister John Swinney proposes a national public holiday to celebrate Scotland at the World Cup.

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2 w. ago UK Bank Holidays 2026 confirmed as Boxing Day changes and extra day added

One key change is happening in 2026 as full calendar confirmed

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4 w. ago Scotland's 2026 bank holidays set for huge change as Boxing Day removed and extra day added

Scotland's 2026 and 2027 bank holidays will see some huge changes in the calendar

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4 w. ago UK bank holidays to change in 2026 with Boxing Day moved and extra day added

The government has announced changes to bank holidays in 2026

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4 w. ago Bank holiday changes for 2026 and 2027 with big Boxing Day moves

The first big festival after Christmas falls on weekends meaning there will be substitute bank holidays with extra days off

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