Millions of people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be looking forward to a bank holiday this Monday, but can Scots expect the same day off as well?
The last bank holiday in Scotland took place on Monday, August 5, and formed part of the country's summer break.
If you're hoping for another bank holiday in Scotland, here is everything you need to know.
Will Scotland get a bank holiday on Monday, August 26?
Sadly, Scotland will not be getting a day off on Monday, August 26 as this is reserved for those in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Scotland and the rest of the UK have their Summer Bank Holidays on different dates, with the Scottish date usually taking place on the first Monday of August.
All the Scottish bank holidays still to come in 2024
Here are all the bank holidays still to come in Scotland this year.
- December 2 Monday - St Andrew's Day (substitute day)
- December 25, Wednesday - Christmas Day
- December 26, Thursday - Boxing Day
What is a bank holiday and why do we have them?
The United Kingdom has had official bank holidays since 1871 when they were formally recognised by an Act of Parliament.
On these days, banks were allowed to close, hence the name. Soon after, other institutions like schools as well as businesses began closing their doors on these dates.
Despite adopting official bank holidays well over a hundred years ago, the UK as a whole actually has one of the lowest number of public holidays in the world with just eight a year.
Scotland has a number of differing bank holidays, including St Andrews Day and January 2.
Only those in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will get a bank holiday on Monday, August 26.
