Edinburgh Hogmanay
United Kingdom· Festival · Edinburgh
FestivalTravel impact: High
- Date
- Tue, 29 Dec 2026 to Thu, 31 Dec 2026
- Duration
- 3 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- Hogmanay
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Festival
- Edinburgh
Background
Scotland’s New Year festival—torchlight procession, street party and castle fireworks.
Impact on travellers
Edinburgh lodging and tickets sell out; city-centre crowds and controls are intense.
Extra notes
Runs into 1 Jan; some events continue on New Year’s Day.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Mon, 27 Jul 2026
GOV.UK England & Wales bank holidays 2026–2027; Scotland/NI local bank holidays outside nationwide scope. Fringe via edfringe.com.
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Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.