https://www.slab.org.uk/news/easter-spring-bank-holidays-solicitor-payments-opening-hours-2/
https://www.slab.org.uk/news/easter-spring-bank-holidays-solicitor-payments-opening-hours-2/
10 March 2026
Our offices will be closed for Easter and May Day public holidays. This year these fall on:
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:
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.