Football fans needn’t worry about the hangover when they celebrate, or otherwise, into the wee hours after Scotland’s first match in the 2026 World Cup – because the day after the 2am UK time fixture looks likely to be a national bank holiday there.
The first minister, John Swinney, announced that Monday 15 June will be designated a national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation in the tournament for the first time since 1998.
