Easter and May Day public holidays: Solicitor payment arrangements and office closures

22 March 2024

Our offices will be closed for the Easter and May Day public holidays. This year these fall on:

  • Easter – Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April
  • May Day – Monday 6 May

Due to the public holidays and BACS non processing days, payment dates for the profession will be as follows:

Payment created Applied to bank SLAB offices closed
Easter
Wednesday 27 March Tuesday 2 April Friday 29 March
Tuesday 2 April Thursday 4 April Monday 1 April
May Day
Friday 3 May Wednesday 8 May Monday 6 May

Emergency Helpline

We have emergency Helpline arrangements in place, should there be any urgent business that cannot wait when we are closed.

For any urgent Criminal, Civil or Children’s business, the number is 0131 560 2180.

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