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About Scottish Parliament Election
The 2026 Scottish Parliament election takes place on Thursday 7 May 2026 to elect 129 MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) to Holyrood. Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm across Scotland. Count down the days until the Scottish Parliament Election with our live countdown timer.
When is Scottish Parliament Election in other years?
The following is a list of dates of when Scottish Parliament Election will happen in the future, and past dates.
Future Scottish Parliament Election dates
| Event | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Parliament Election 2026 | Countdown |
Past Scottish Parliament Election dates
| Event | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Parliament Election 2026 | Countdown |