Scotland to get public holiday to celebrate World Cup return
Summary
Scotland has announced a public holiday to celebrate its men's national soccer team's first appearance in the World Cup since 1998. The holiday is proposed for June 15, 2026, following their opening match against Haiti in Boston. First Minister John Swinney announced the decision, which requires formal approval from the King.Key Facts
- Scotland's men's soccer team will play in their first World Cup since 1998.
- A public holiday is proposed for June 15, 2026, after their first match.
- Scotland's first World Cup match will be against Haiti in Boston on June 14, 2026.
- The team will also play Morocco in Boston and Brazil in Miami during the group stage.
- First Minister John Swinney announced the holiday proposal at an event in Glasgow.
- The proposed holiday needs to be formally approved by the King.
- Scotland can set its own public holidays separately from the rest of the UK.
- The Scottish government plans to work with local authorities on extending pub hours during the World Cup.
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