The day after Scotland's first match in the 2026 World Cup is set to be a national bank holiday north of the border.First Minister John Swinney has proposed that Monday June 15 be designated a national bank holiday to mark Scotland's participation in the tournament for the first time since 1998.

The day after Scotland's first match in the 2026 World Cup is set to be a national bank holiday north of the border.First Minister John Swinney has proposed that Monday June 15 be designated a national bank holiday to mark Scotland's participation in the tournament for the first time since 1998.