Circulars 2025

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Local Public Holidays 2026

Published: December 12, 2025

Circular 04/2025 – A listing of local Public Holidays throughout Scotland for 2026

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National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) Rates

Published: December 12, 2025

Circular 05/2025 – The Government has announced that the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage will increase on 1 April 2026.

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Advanced Competence Assessment – Withdrawal of the pre-September 2024 ACA

Published: December 12, 2025

Circular 06/2025 – It is confirmed that the pre-September 2024 ACA Framework will be withdrawn on 31 March 2026.

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Christmas 2025 & New Year 2026 Public Holidays

Published: October 31, 2025

Circular 02/2025 – The SJIB National Board agreed, at a meeting on 9 October 2025, the three days of Public Holiday for the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 period

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Increase to Lodging Allowance for 2026

Published: October 31, 2025

Circular 03/2025 – The SJIB National Board confirmed an increase to Lodging Allowance, effective from Monday 5 January 2026.

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Wages Promulgation for 2026, 2027 & 2028

Published: June 30, 2025

Circular 01/2025 – SELECT and UNITE the Union have concluded a three-year deal for the SJIB National Working Rules.

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