The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a medieval Old Town known for its neoclassical architecture and castles. The Edinburgh Castle can be found in Edinburgh, which holds the Stone of Destiny.
Public holidays in Edinburgh are observed by the rest of Scotland, as well as other major public holidays in the United Kingdom. During public holidays in Edinburgh, some offices and libraries are open but schools are closed.
| Dates | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 2 | Public Holiday |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 20 | Spring Public Holiday |
| May 4 | May Day Public Holiday |
| May 18 | Victoria Day Public Holiday |
| Jul 4 | Trades Holiday |
| Sep 21 | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day |
New Year’s Day (January 1 -2)
New Year’s Day is celebrated every 1st Day of January to mark the start of the year. In Edinburgh, the holiday is extended until January 01.
Spring Public Holiday
The Spring Public Holiday marks the start of the spring season and is celebrated every April in Edinburgh.
Good Friday
Good Friday is celebrated in commemoration of Christ’s death. It is a bank holiday in Edinburgh.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the holiday that remembers Christ’s resurrection after death. It is a bank holiday in Edinburgh.
May Day Public Holiday
May Day Bank holiday is celebrated first Monday of May.
Victoria Day Public Holiday
Victoria Day honors Queen Victoria’s birthday.
Trades Holidays
Trades Holidays is a public holiday which marks the start of the Edinburgh trade holidays.
Autumn Public Holiday
The Spring Public Holiday marks the start of the autumn season and is celebrated every September in Edinburgh.
Christmas Day
This holiday is celebrated every 25th of December, marking the birth of Jesus Christ.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas day, which is also a bank holiday in Edinburgh.
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