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.

Scotland is set to get a new bank holiday in 2026 to mark it’s mens national team playing in the World Cup for the first time since 1998. The team is set to face Haiti in Massachusetts, USA at 2am GMT ...

First minister announces plan for bank holiday on Monday 15 June after opening game against Haiti Football fans needn’t worry about the hangover when they celebrate, or otherwise, into the wee hours ...

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Scottish football fans need not 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 ...