Extended hours public holidays policy 2026

The Divisional Licensing Boards have decided to make a determination under Section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 to enable premises to remain open longer. There is no need for premises to apply for an extended hours licence during that period as long as the premises adhere to those hours. There is no obligation for any premises to trade during the extended hours approved.

Licensing Division No. 1 - Clydesdale Area

Existing hours only

Easter weekend - Thursday 2, Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April 2026
Monday 4 May - Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026
Monday 25 May - Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026
Glasgow Fair - Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026
September weekend - Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026

Licensing Division No. 2 - East Kilbride Area

Late opening premises (premises where the terminal hour is usually later than 1am) - 1 extra hour

Easter weekend - Thursday 2, Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April 2026
Monday 4 May - Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026
Monday 25 May - Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026
Glasgow Fair - Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026
September weekend - Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026

Licensing Division No. 3 - Hamilton Area

Premises that sell alcohol for consumption on the premises - 1am

Easter weekend - Thursday 2, Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April 2026
Monday 4 May - Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026
Monday 25 May - Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026
Glasgow Fair - Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026
September weekend - Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026

Licensing Division No. 4 - Rutherglen and Cambuslang Area

Premises that sell alcohol for consumption on the premises - 1 extra hour

Easter weekend - Thursday 2, Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April 2026
Monday 4 May - Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026
Monday 25 May - Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026
Glasgow Fair - Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026
September weekend - Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026