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Bank holiday confirmed for Scotland World Cup clash

The bank holiday follows Scotland’s first World Cup appearance in 28 years and is intended to unite the country in celebration, First Minister John Swinney said.

Summary by Glasgow Times
A one-off bank holiday will be held in Scotland to mark the men's team's first World Cup clash in 28 years.

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King announces Scottish bank holiday to mark nation’s 2026 FIFA World Cup debut - The Mirror

The King has announced a bank holiday in Scotland on Monday 15 June 2026 after the nation qualified for the men's football World Cup for the first time in 28 years

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King announces Scottish bank holiday to mark nation’s World Cup debut game

It comes the day after Scotland’s match against Haiti.

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Bank holiday confirmed for Scotland World Cup clash

A one-off bank holiday will be held in Scotland to mark the men's team's first World Cup clash in 28 years

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Scotland World Cup bank holiday confirmed by King Charles on day after opener

Monday, June 15 has been named as a bank holiday north of the border after a royal proclamation was formally approved.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Bank holiday confirmed in Scotland for day after World Cup opener

A NATIONAL bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation in the World Cup for the first time since 1998 has been confirmed

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StvStv

Bank holiday confirmed in Scotland for Monday after World Cup opener

The Tartan Army will be able to celebrate into the wee hours on Sunday, June 14, after a one-off bank holiday was granted by the King

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Stv broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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