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Publication #8710
Reference
PCS(PHG)2026/1
Name
NHS Scotland public holidays in 2026-27 and 2027-28
Categories
Scottish Government
PCS
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
Terms and conditions
Public Holidays
Description
This circular provides additional guidance on the issue of public holiday entitlement for the leave years 2026-27 and 2027-28. As you will be aware, an extra public holiday for NHS Scotland was announced by PCS(PH)2026/1 to mark the first game of the men’s FIFA World Cup.
2. It is also the case that Good Friday and Easter Monday in 2027 are on 26 and 29 March respectively. In Boards where the Easter holiday forms part of the public holiday allocation awarded within the year, this will mean staff will receive 3 more public holidays than usual in the 2026-27 leave year.
3. With regard to Agenda for Change staff
2. It is also the case that Good Friday and Easter Monday in 2027 are on 26 and 29 March respectively. In Boards where the Easter holiday forms part of the public holiday allocation awarded within the year, this will mean staff will receive 3 more public holidays than usual in the 2026-27 leave year.
3. With regard to Agenda for Change staff
Contact Name
Colin Cowie
Contact Email
Contact Address
Created
2026-06-10 12:10:38
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