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Contact edit! Regional holiday
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Monday april 1, 2024
Catholic or protestant : Easter Monday In Edinburg only
April Fools Day
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Monday april 1, 2024
cards/flowers : As the story goes, in 1564, France was one of the first nations to make January 1 officially New Year's Day, instead of the last week of March which was previously observed. In 1582, the Pope followed suit. Those who went on celebrating April 1st were mocked. As the zodiacal sign was the fish, The French placed dead fish on the backs of one another. Traditions vary from country to country.
National Unicorn Day
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Tuesday april 9, 2024
Culture : With Scotland being famed for its love for and long history of myths and legends, it is no surprise that a fabled creature such as the unicorn is Scotlands national animal. Unicorns have been linked to Scotland for centuries. While the animal is mythological, the ideals it represents are what make it a perfect fit as the national animal for Scotland, and because like this proud beast Scots would fight to remain unconquered.
The unicorn was first used on the Scottish royal coat of arms by William I in the 12th century. In the 15th century, when King James III was in power, gold coins even appeared with the unicorn on them. When Scotland and England unified under the reign of James VI of Scotland in 1603, the Scottish Royal Arms had two unicorns supporting a shield. When James VI became James I of England and Ireland, he replaced the unicorn on the left of the shield with the national animal of England, the lion, to show that the countries were indeed united. [Wikipedia]
Easter holiday (end)
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Monday april 15, 2024
School holidays : May vary according to the local council
for a complete list of UK & Scottish holidays, please go to http://myschoolholidays.com
or http://www.gov.scot
Queen's Anniversary
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Sunday april 21, 2024
Culture :
Early May Bank Holiday
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Monday may 6, 2024
Secular holiday : The Bank of England observed about 33 saints' days and religious festivals as holidays, but in 1834 this was reduced to four May 1 (May Day), November 1 (All Saints' Day), Good Friday and Christmas Day.
In 1871, the Bank Holidays Act 1871 was introduced. It stated that no person was compelled to make any payment or to do any act upon a bank holiday which he would not be compelled to do or make on Christmas Day or Good Friday.
100 years later the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 was passed, specifying the majority of the current bank holidays, although New Year's Day and May Day were not introduced throughout the whole of the UK until 1974 and 1978.
Edinburgh Marathon
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Sunday may 26, 2024
Sports events : Www.edinburghmarathon.com/ 2024 edition confirmed
Spring Bank Holiday (Scotland)
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Monday may 27, 2024
Secular holiday :
Victoria Day (Edinburgh only)
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Monday may 27, 2024
Secular holiday : Held in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24
Glasgow International Art Festival
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Friday june 7, 2024
Culture : Www.glasgowinternational.org lasts 2 weeks - 2024 edition confirmed
Summer holiday (beginning)
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Friday june 28, 2024
School holidays : May vary according to the local council
for a complete list of UK & Scottish holidays, please go to http://myschoolholidays.com
or http://www.gov.scot
Regional holiday
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Monday july 15, 2024
Secular holiday : Glasgow Fair in Glasgow only
Lughnasadh
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Thursday august 1, 2024
Culture : Lughnasadh or Lughnasa is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. In Modern Irish it is called Lúnasa, in Scottish Gaelic: Lùnastal, and in Manx: Luanistyn
Edinbugh Tattoo
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Friday august 2, 2024
Culture : Lasts 3 weeks
www.edintattoo.co.uk 2024 edition CONFIRMED
Edinburgh International Festival
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Friday august 2, 2024
Culture : Lasts 3 weeks
www.eif.co.uk 2024 edition confirmed
Fringe Festival
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Friday august 2, 2024
Culture : Www.edfringe.com In Edinburgh 2024 edition CONFIRMED
Summer Bank Holiday (banks remain open)
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Monday august 5, 2024
Secular holiday :
Scottish Galloway Country Fair
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Saturday august 10, 2024
Tradeshows : Lasts 2 days
www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk/ 2024 edition confirmed
Summer holiday (end)
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Wednesday august 14, 2024
School holidays : May vary according to the local council
for a complete list of UK & Scottish holidays, please go to http://myschoolholidays.com
or http://www.gov.scot
Edinburgh International Film Festival
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Thursday august 15, 2024
Culture : Www.edfilmfest.org.uk lasts 2 weeks 2024 edition confirmed
Summer Bank Holiday (banks only)
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Monday august 26, 2024
Banks only :
Autumn Day (Edinburgh only)
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Monday september 16, 2024
Secular holiday : http://news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=1390642006
Regional holiday
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Monday september 23, 2024
Secular holiday : Autumn Day in Glasgow only
Loch Ness Marathon
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Sunday september 29, 2024
Sports events : Www.lochnessmarathon.com/ 2024 edition confirmed
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Friday october 11, 2024
School holidays : May vary according to the local council
for a complete list of UK & Scottish holidays, please go to http://myschoolholidays.com
or http://www.gov.scot
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Tuesday october 22, 2024
School holidays : May vary according to the local council
for a complete list of UK & Scottish holidays, please go to http://myschoolholidays.com
or http://www.gov.scot
Daylight Saving Time
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Sunday october 27, 2024
Special Events : At 1:00 a.m. local times