Page 3 | To think it’s ridiculous that an extra Bank Holiday has been announced in Scotland because they’ve qualified for the World Cup?

Butterflyfluff · 2026-02-13T16:20:06+00:00

Just that really? What if every country who qualifies decided to do this? What about other sports?

HollaHolla · 18/03/2026 22:25

Most places aren't getting it though.... (Maybe the banks are, but not in education, healthcare, etc.)

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 18/03/2026 22:24

OonaStubbs · 18/03/2026 19:32

Public sector workers do not contribute tax unless they earn more than they pay in tax. This extra bank holiday is an absolute disgrace.

I doubt there are many employees, Public Sector or otherwise, who pay more in tax than their total salaries.

OonaStubbs · 18/03/2026 19:32

Public sector workers do not contribute tax unless they earn more than they pay in tax. This extra bank holiday is an absolute disgrace.

NemesisInferior · 18/03/2026 19:28

Differentforgirls · 18/03/2026 16:37

Public service workers.

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I don't think you know how taxation works.

Differentforgirls · 18/03/2026 16:37

EvelynBeatrice · 18/03/2026 16:13

!!! Who funds the tax!??

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Public service workers.

Outnumbered1983 · 18/03/2026 16:28

It’s down to each individual local authority to choose whether they go or the public holiday or not. I work for a local authority that has chosen not to take it as a public holiday, so it’s a working day as normal. Whilst I would have loved an additional day off work, as a tax payer I agree that it shouldn’t take place due to the state of the authorities finances and the fact they have increased council tax whilst cutting services - it would have been irresponsible.

EvelynBeatrice · 18/03/2026 16:13

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:37

It’s funded by tax. Not private companies.

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!!! Who funds the tax!??

Samewrinklesnewname · 16/03/2026 17:07

Firtreefiona · 16/03/2026 15:38

Who do you think the government raises tax from?

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it may be news but public sector workers pay tax too…isn’t the public sector the biggest employer in Scotland? Happy to be corrected if this isn’t the case though

NemesisInferior · 16/03/2026 17:03

I can absolutely guarantee you that more people in Scotland are interested in the football than gave a shit about the Queen dying or the King getting a new hat.

Theyreeatingthedogs · 16/03/2026 16:39

It's bonkers. I'd have preferred a bank holiday when Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon final. Football is way over regarded in Scotland. We are shite at it. We are much better in other sports but they get little recognition. Some councils are refusing to grant the holiday.

insomniacalways · 16/03/2026 16:15

I don't think it matters employers don't have to honour Bank Holidays - mine doesn't . Many small employers won't lots of industries won't so it makes v little different.

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 16:02

steinwayto · 16/03/2026 16:00

Your comprehension is appalling, as is your attempt to shame someone for using ‘Who’s’ Instead of ‘whose’?.

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Thank you. Appreciate the post from someone who obviously works in the “private” sector.

steinwayto · 16/03/2026 16:00

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:57

Your grammar is appalling. Couldn’t understand a word of it.

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Your comprehension is appalling, as is your attempt to shame someone for using ‘Who’s’ Instead of ‘whose’?.

chocolatemademefat · 16/03/2026 15:59

Shocking eh? I’m Scottish and have no interest in football but I’ll enjoy the holiday - especially now I know it annoys you! If this is all you have to annoy you I pity you.

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:58

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:57

Your grammar is appalling. Couldn’t understand a word of it.

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You would never get a job in the public sector due to this.

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:57

Firtreefiona · 16/03/2026 15:55

Who’s pay comes from central government funds, which comes from taxes raised on people outwith the public sector. There is no country on earth that is able to survive without private enterprise funding it.

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Your grammar is appalling. Couldn’t understand a word of it.

Firtreefiona · 16/03/2026 15:55

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:41

People like me who worked in the public sector.

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Who’s pay comes from central government funds, which comes from taxes raised on people outwith the public sector. There is no country on earth that is able to survive without private enterprise funding it.

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:41

Firtreefiona · 16/03/2026 15:38

Who do you think the government raises tax from?

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People like me who worked in the public sector.

Firtreefiona · 16/03/2026 15:38

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:37

It’s funded by tax. Not private companies.

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Who do you think the government raises tax from?

Differentforgirls · 16/03/2026 15:37

Firtreefiona · 16/03/2026 15:34

We won’t get it in our industry because we’re private sector workers and our company appreciates the need to act efficiently. A concept that passes the public sector by alas. It’s just like the push to a 4 day week (on 5 day a week pay obviously) trialled by the public sector not the private sector that funds it.

It’s funded by tax. Not private companies.

Firtreefiona · 16/03/2026 15:34

We won’t get it in our industry because we’re private sector workers and our company appreciates the need to act efficiently. A concept that passes the public sector by alas. It’s just like the push to a 4 day week (on 5 day a week pay obviously) trialled by the public sector not the private sector that funds it.

Rollerbarbie88 · 16/03/2026 15:28

It's a more valid bank holiday than a royal wedding. At least Scots will actually engage with the cause of this one 😂

Robbie82 · 18/02/2026 09:38

A - whether you are or aren't is irrelevant, what you are being is mean spirited.

B - they haven't qualified since the 90s, how unique do you want it?

Its a bit of a reward to allow people to fully enjoy what, in scotland, is a rare occassion. 1 extra day in more than a quarter of a century ? You're being pedantic.

PurpleThistle7 · 17/02/2026 21:01

MirrorMirror1247 · 17/02/2026 19:54

It IS unique to Scotland, because we haven't qualified for the world cup for so long. What's difficult to understand about that?

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I have no idea why this is so confusing. The last time this happened I was in high school! Now my daughter is. It’s been a looong time (I don’t care at all but so many around me really, really do. And the tartan army are lovely so I’m excited for them)

LoyalMember · 17/02/2026 20:38

Duvetdayneeded · 15/02/2026 15:40

Great, England subsiding Scotland again.

Do one, you dick.