Local public holidays | Aberdeen City Council

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

Council Holidays

Dates when our offices are likely to be closed due to the Council recognising public holidays for staff. Details will be published at the time.

Good Friday - 7 April 2023
May Day - 1 May 2023
Christmas Day 25 December 2023
Boxing Day - 26 December 2023
New Year's Day - 1 January 2024
2nd January - 2 January 2024

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