King Charles approves bank holiday for Scotland's World Cup participation

King Charles III has approved a bank holiday for Scotland on Monday, June 15, 2026, to celebrate the national football team's qualification for the World Cup. This marks Scotland's first appearance in the men's finals since 1998. The holiday, proposed by First Minister John Swinney, is meant to allow Scots to come together in celebration after Scotland's opening game against Haiti on June 14. While England football fans are expressed disappointment as no similar holiday has been established for them, there is a parliamentary motion in England for a bank holiday on July 20, contingent on the national team's success in the tournament.

• 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — King Charles approves extra World Cup bank holiday for Scotland this month – but England could miss out