2022 is flying by and with only a handful of Scotland bank holidays left to enjoy, it's time we made the most of them.

Every year, hard-working Scots get a handful of days off thanks to bank holidays.

Normally, we get to enjoy nine glorious days a year but in 2022 we have been treated to an extra date to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

But how long do we have to wait until the next one and how can we make the most of it?


UK Bank Holidays to look forward to in 2022


When is the next Bank Holiday in Scotland?

The next Scottish Bank Holiday is still a while away we're afraid.

Scots will need to wait until November 30 - the day used to celebrate our Patron Saint St Andrew.

Meanwhile, those in the rest of the UK will get to enjoy a summer bank holiday very soon on August 29 but then will need to wait until December for another.

We have already had our summer bank holiday earlier this month - August 1 - although that already feels like a distant memory now.

The days you should book off to make Bank Holidays in Scotland go further

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Frank Recruitment Group, the global leader in resourcing for IT professionals has crunched the numbers, sharing what days you should be booking off to make your holidays go that much further. 

St Andrews Day

When is it?: Wednesday, November 30

When should I book off?: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Number of annual leave days to take off: 4

Total number of days off: 9

The days to book off over Christmas to get more out of your holiday

This year's Christmas and New Year’s Day Bank Holidays fall on a weekend this year which means you can keep the festivities going for a little longer. 

Scots also benefit from the bank holiday on January 2 which is an extra 24 hours on this break compared to the rest of the UK, bringing it to a potential total of nine days off.

Boxing Day

When is it?: Monday, December 26 

When should I book off?: Wednesday through to Friday

Number of annual leave days to take off: 3

Total number of days off: 9

Christmas Day (substitute)

When is it?: Tuesday, December 27

When should I book off?: Wednesday through to Friday ( as above)

Number of annual leave days to take off: 3 (as above)

Total number of days off: 9

New Year's Day (substitute)

When is it?: Monday, January 3 2023

When should I book off?: Wednesday through to Friday ( as above)

Number of annual leave days to take off: 3 (as above)

Total number of days off: 9