Scotland to mark the Royal Coronation with additional Bank Holiday
Monday, May 8, 2023 will be a national bank holiday to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations in Scotland to celebrate the Coronation.
His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation will take place on Saturday. May 6, 2023, and the introduction of an additional bank holiday on the following Monday will result in a three-day “Coronation Weekend”.
In line with the bank holiday to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953, this will be an opportunity for families and communities across the country to come together to celebrate.
The bank holiday will take place across the United Kingdom.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “The Coronation of a new monarch is a unique moment for our country. In recognition of this historic occasion, I am pleased to announce an additional bank holiday for the whole United Kingdom next year.”
“I look forward to seeing people come together to celebrate and pay tribute to King Charles III by taking part in local and national events across the country in his honour.”
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “The Coronation will be an historic moment for Scotland, and the Scottish Government wants to give as many people as possible the opportunity to join the celebrations.
“Scotland will want to send its best wishes to His Majesty, King Charles III, and The Queen Consort.”
This bank holiday will operate in the same way as other bank holidays, and there is no statutory entitlement to time off.
Employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement.
The bank holiday will be for one year only and The Proclamation of the bank holiday will be delivered to the Privy Council in time for the meeting of Wednesday, November 9.
