Okay, Scottish friends, I haven’t forgotten you. Scotland doesn’t observe the Early May bank holiday on 4 May. Instead, you get a different holiday on Monday, 18th May 2026—which is the Victoria Day (or “May Day” substitute) long weekend. And yes, you still get the Spring Bank Holiday on 25 May.
Download Large Font May 2026 Calendar With Uk Bank Holidays Sunday
Basically, if you’re in Scotland, you trade the first Monday for one later in the month. Lucky you get a third Monday off if you count the one on 18 May? Don’t tell your English mates, but it’s a bit of a flex.
