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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ryan McDougall

Scotland’s World Cup bank holiday confirmed

Scotland World Cup
  • A bank holiday has been confirmed for Scotland on June 15, 2026, to mark the nation's return to the World Cup.
  • This will be the Scotland men's national team's first World Cup appearance since 1998, with their opening fixture against Haiti on June 14.
  • The King approved the bank holiday following a request from First Minister John Swinney, who highlighted the event's importance for Scotland on the world stage.
  • The proclamation was made under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971, with powers for distinct Scottish bank holidays devolved by the Scotland Act 1998.
  • While proclaimed, employers in Scotland are not legally obliged to observe the additional bank holiday.

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New bank holiday confirmed to mark Scotland’s World Cup return

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