NHS staff in Fife are to benefit from the additional bank holiday granted to mark Scotland’s participation in this summer’s football World Cup in America.

First Minister John Swinney announced earlier this year the intention to declare a bank holiday on Monday, June 15, the Monday after Scotland’s first match against Haiti.

It was confirmed this week that NHS staff across the country would be given the additional day with workers required to work it eligible for the rates of pay and all other terms and conditions applicable on a designated public holiday.

Fife Council has already turned down the Bank Holiday for its workforce, while private businesses across Fif are under no obligation to grant it.

NHS staff in Fife are set to get the World Cup Bank Holiday. (Pic: Fife Free Press)

placeholder image — NHS staff in Fife are set to get the World Cup Bank Holiday. (Pic: Fife Free Press)

A spokesperson for NHS Fife said: “NHS Fife notes the confirmation from Scottish Government that Monday, June 15 will be an additional public holiday for NHS staff in Scotland.

“As with any public holiday, arrangements will be put in place to ensure that essential health services continue to operate safely for patients across Fife.”