Scotland
- Tourist
Information - Public Holidays
Public
holidays (sometimes callled "Bank Holidays") in Scotland.
Banks and official institutions close on these days.
New Year - January
1, 2
First weekend of March
Good Friday Easter
May Day - First Monday in May
Last Monday of May
First weekend of August
Christmas Day -December 25
Boxing Day - December 26
Although Christmas
Eve isn't a public holiday, some shops and businesses will be closed
or close early on this day.
In addition
to these National Holidays there are also Local Holidays - a total
of four days specified by local Chambers of Commerce that fall on
different dates throughout the year.
