St. Andrew's Day in United Kingdom
Monday, November 30, 2026 ยท Europe/London
When is St. Andrew's Day in United Kingdom in 2026?
St. Andrew's Day in United Kingdom is on Monday, November 30, 2026 (Europe/London). Thatโs 125 days ยท about 18 weeks ยท about 4 months. It falls on a Monday.
Is St. Andrew's Day a public holiday in United Kingdom?
St. Andrew's Day is widely observed in United Kingdom, but it is not a nationwide public holiday. Some regions may still observe it locally.
How United Kingdom celebrates
In Scotland, November 30 is a voluntary bank holiday marked with ceilidhs, torchlight processions, free entry to many historic sites and saltires flying nationwide; celebrations are largest in Edinburgh, Glasgow and the town of St Andrews. It is not a holiday in the rest of the UK, though Scottish societies everywhere hold St Andrew's Day dinners.
What people eat
Cullen skink, haggis with neeps and tatties, Scotch broth, cranachan and shortbread.