2026-27 NHS GG&C Public Holidays for Pharmacy Contractors
The NHS GG&C public holidays for 2026-27 for Community Pharmacy Contractors have now been agreed and are listed below.
2026
| NHS Greater Glasgow | Inverclyde HSCP | Renfrewshire HSCP | |
| Easter Monday | 6th April | 6th April | 6th April |
| May Day Monday | 4th May | 4th May | 4th May |
| May Monday* | 25th May | 25th May | 25th May |
| Fair Monday* | 20th July | 6th July | 3rd August |
| Autumn Monday | 28th September | 28th September | 28th September |
| Christmas Day | 25th December | 25th December | 25th December |
| Boxing Day | 28th December | 28th December | 28th December |
2027
| New Year | 1st January | 1st January | 1st January |
| New Year | 4th January | 4th January | 4th January |
Please Note: *Additional days for GP practices are marked bold with an asterisk.
We are aware that First Minister John Swinney has proposed Monday 15th June as an additional public holiday for Scotland in 2026. As this has not yet been confirmed, any updates will be communicated in due course.
As in previous years, the Community Pharmacy Development Team will undertake a scoping exercise to gauge likely coverage across the community pharmacy network. This exercise will commence at the end of January 2026. Your co-operation will be appreciated.
Responsible Person: Bridie McCallum
Last Updated 27/01/2026