Statement of extension of festive hours

In terms of Section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, the Board has determined that it is appropriate to grant a general extension of licensed hours for the festive period.

This extension will apply as follows:

  • Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24 December 2025
  • Christmas Day - Thursday 25 December 2025
  • Boxing Day - Friday 26 December 2025
  • Hogmanay - Wednesday 31 December 2025 and New Year’s Day - Thursday 1 January 2026 inclusive will allow an extension of the terminal hour for the sale of alcohol during that period until 2am.

This extension will only apply to on-sales and not to off-sales of alcohol.

There will be no general extensions outwith these days although any applications for extended hours outwith the general extension will be considered on a case-by-case basis. It should be noted that such applications will require to be submitted no later than 2 December.

There is no need for licensees to apply for the general extension to 2am. On sales premises can utilise these hours to the extent they considered appropriate.