United Kingdom (Scotland)
Complete guide to Scotland employee leave entitlements. Same statutory rights as England plus Scottish bank holidays.
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Annual leave
9
Public holidays
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 28
Calculation: 5.6 weeks, can include bank holidays. Maximum 28 days.
Pro-rata: Pro-rata for part-time workers based on days/hours worked per week
Carryover: Up to 8 days can be carried over by default
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: £116.75 per week (2024-25)
Eligibility: Earn at least £123/week, Ill for 4+ consecutive days
Parental leave
Maternity: 52 weeks
Paternity: 2 weeks
Adoption: 52 weeks
Shared leave: Up to 50 weeks
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Unpaid Parental Leave: 18 weeks per child (unpaid)
Time Off for Dependants: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for at least 2 years
Penalties: Employment Tribunal claims for statutory rights breaches
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
2nd January: 2025-01-02
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Early May Bank Holiday: 2025-05-05
Spring Bank Holiday: 2025-05-26
Summer Bank Holiday: 2025-08-04
Frequently asked questions
Are Scottish bank holidays different from English ones?
Yes, Scotland has different bank holidays including 2nd January and St Andrew's Day (November 30). The August bank holiday is on a different date.
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