It should be noted that some of the dates below may appear in more than one list.
National Holidays
It is up to employers whether they recognise National Holidays.
Scottish Government recognised public holidays
Local Aberdeen Holidays
These are traditional dates. They are not set by Aberdeen City Council. It is up to employers whether they recognise Local Aberdeen Holidays.
- April Holiday – This is the Monday after the third Sunday in April, unless that Monday falls within Holy Week (ie the day after Palm Sunday) in which case, the holiday falls to the following Monday, even if that Monday is Easter Monday.
- May holiday – The first Monday in May
- July holiday – The second Monday (first day of Trades Fortnight)
- September holiday – The fourth Monday
| Local Aberdeen Holiday | 2025 |
|---|---|
| April | Monday 21 |
| May | Monday 5 |
| July | Monday 14 |
| September | Monday 22 |
Council Holidays
The following are recognised public holidays for staff. Details on any service provision changes will be published closer to the time.
- Good Friday - 18 April 2025
- May Day - 5 May 2025
- Christmas Day 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day - 26 December 2025
- New Year's Day - 1 January 2026
- 2nd January - 2 January 2026
| Council Holidays | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 18 April |
| May Day | Monday 5 May |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December |
| New Year's Day | Weds 1 January |
| 2nd January | Thursday 2 January |