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Scotland Celebrates World Cup Return with Public Holiday

3/29/2026

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Scotland will return to the World Cup in June for the first time since 1998.
NHS Scotland staff will receive a one-off public holiday on June 15 to celebrate.
First Minister John Swinney emphasized the holiday's significance for families.
Local councils have varied decisions on public holidays and pubs' licensing hours during the matches.
Scotland's national team aims to regain momentum with warm-up matches against Ivory Coast and Curacao.

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Scotland will return to the World Cup in June for the first time since 1998.
NHS Scotland staff will receive a one-off public holiday on June 15 to celebrate.
First Minister John Swinney emphasized the holiday's significance for families.
Local councils have varied decisions on public holidays and pubs' licensing hours during the matches.
Scotland's national team aims to regain momentum with warm-up matches against Ivory Coast and Curacao.