Easter & spring bank holidays: Solicitor payments & opening hours

10 March 2026

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

  • Easter – Friday 3 and Monday 6 April 
  • May Day – Monday 4 May. 

There is also the Spring Bank Holiday 2026 on Monday 25 May, which will affect payments, but we will be open as normal. 

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

Easter 

Processing date  Bank credit date 
Wednesday 1 April   Tuesday 7 April 
Wednesday 8 April   Friday 10 April  
Friday 10 April   Tuesday 14 April  
Monday 13 April  Wednesday 15 April 

 May Day & Spring Bank Holiday 

Processing date  Bank credit date 
Friday 1 May  Wednesday 6 May  
Tuesday 5 May   Thursday 7 May  
Wednesday 6 May  Friday 8 May 
Tuesday 26 May  Thursday 28 May 

 BACS non-processing days 

When  Date  SLAB offices closed 
Good Friday   Friday 3 April  Yes 
Easter Monday  Monday 6 April   Yes 
May Day   Monday 4 May  Yes 
Spring Bank Holiday  Monday 25 May  No 

 Helpline 

We have emergency Helpline arrangements in place for any crucial business that cannot wait when our offices are closed. 

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