Extended hours public holidays policy 2025
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 17, Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April 2025
- Monday 5 May - Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May 2025
- Monday 26 May - Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025
- Glasgow Fair - Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2025
- September weekend - Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2025
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 17, Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April 2025
- Monday 5 May - Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May 2025
- Monday 26 May - Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025
- Glasgow Fair - Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2025
- September weekend - Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2025
Licensing Division No. 3 - Hamilton Area
Premises that sell alcohol for consumption on the premises - 1am
- Easter weekend - Thursday 17, Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April 2025
- Monday 5 May - Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May 2025
- Monday 26 May - Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025
- Glasgow Fair - Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2025
- September weekend - Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2025
Licensing Division No. 4 - Rutherglen and Cambuslang Area
Premises that sell alcohol for consumption on the premises - 1 extra hour
- Easter weekend - Thursday 17, Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April 2025
- Monday 5 May - Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May 2025
- Monday 26 May - Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025
- Glasgow Fair - Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2025
- September weekend - Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2025