SMUG Scots are having the last laugh at England today as workers north of the border enjoy January 2 bank holiday glee.

People took to Twitter this morning to share their delight - or dismay depending on geography - at the extra bank holiday in Scotland as English staff traipse back to work.

2 Scotland enjoys a lie in while England gets back to the grindstone Credit: Alamy

Some understanding Scots were supportive of their southern comrades, saying it was "unbelievable" they had to get back to the grindstone so soon in the new year.

But others couldn't resist revelling in their lie-ins.

Hi Emma. All of our Scottish branches are closed today due to the Scottish bank holiday but will be open again from tomorrow as normal. I hope this helps. Beth — TSB (@TSB) January 2, 2018

On days like this I love being Scottish.... oh yeh ANOTHER bank holiday! And tomorrow I’ll love being from Fife....give me a third day off!! #breakmeingentlytothenewyear — Morag (@moragkatie) January 2, 2018

Some Scots decided to take action, pressing England - and the Prime Minister - for answers.

Hey England, why is 2 January not a bank holiday? — Adam Campbell (@acinthepack) January 2, 2018

Why is 2nd Jan not a bank holiday @theresa_may — Izzy H (@isabellaHYZOVA) January 2, 2018

And English people were swift to notice the trend, hitting back with hilarious results.

One person decided to pull a genius sickie.

How is this 2nd new years bank holiday only in Scotland!? They must be LAUGHING. #mostunproductivedayof2018 — Jam (@Carefree_Jam) January 2, 2018

Why is it so quiet on my commute today? Does everyone else not start work today 🤔🤔 is it another bank holiday? What’s going on 😩😩😩??????!?? — Melissa (@melissaadamou) January 2, 2018

Definitely think we should follow our Celtic cousins and have a extra Bank Holiday today. — Rich (@Ric310780) January 2, 2018

It comes as thousands of Scots welcomed in the New Year at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay bash.

Over 80,000 people watched a dazzling firework display above Edinburgh Castle as they brought in the bells.

2 Incredible fireworks lit up Edinburgh Castle Credit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow

The Human League perform at Edinburgh's Hogmanay ahead of the bells

But Scots may not be laughing for long as Storm Eleanor threatens to wreak havoc today.

It's a wild and wet start to 2018 as forecasters issue a danger to life warning and hurricane-force gusts barrel in from the Atlantic.

Power cuts, flying debris and travel disruption were expected when the squall landed at 6pm last night - before the big freeze returns by the weekend.

Most read in news Exclusive TWEET GAFFE Humza Yousaf blasted after deleting tweet mourning Glasgow gangland figure more rules? Sturgeon warns 'hard but necessary decisions' about another lockdown are coming 'DIFFICULT DECISION' Glasgow restaurant closes after member of staff linked to Covid case WATCH OUT Five Scots areas on UK's coronavirus hotspot watch list as top 10 revealed FOUL MOUTHED Scots bigot banned from street after branding people 'b*****ds' & 'c**t' Exclusive TURKEY TRAGEDY Glasgow tourist dies after horror plunge from 7th floor of Turkish hotel Exclusive MUM'S HOPE Scots mum 'overwhelmed' by support in bid to block son's killer's early release TRAGEDY Glasgow plunge victim died within 24 hours of landing in Turkey to meet ex and pal TEXT PROBE Police probe SNP chief exec's 'leaked texts to pressure cops on Salmond claims' Exclusive FLASH CASH Glasgow cocaine baron 'living life of Riley' as he splashes out on quad bikes

The Met Office said: “Gales with gusts of 60 to 70mph are likely, whilst some western coastal areas have a chance of seeing gusts of 80mph.

“There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, roads and coastal properties.

“Power cuts and disruption to other services — mobile phones, for example — may occur, and there is a small chance of transport disruption or cancellation of public transport.”

Celebrations kick off as revellers all over the world usher in New Year while enjoying incredible firework displays

We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun Online? Email us at scottishsundigital@news.co.uk or call 0141 420 5266