SNP councillor and workforce convener, Allan Casey, said the move would give a “significant financial boost” to Glasgow’s hospitality trade and economy.
He told Thursday’s meeting of the administration committee: “We as Glasgow City Council believe on balance this is the right thing to do.”
Casey added: “It gives the opportunity to significantly boost the local economy, which is badly needing that support.”
He also welcomed the relaxation of licensing laws in the city to “safely manage” crowds watching the games.
But Labour’s Elaine McDougall said the cost of the extra holiday did not “sit right” with the cuts the council was making, and she described the move as “just an excuse for people to get a swally”.
Fellow Labour councillor John Carson said there could be “consternation in the community” and asked if there could be a long-term impact due to disruption to services.
Casey said the council had plans to deal with bank holidays and staff prepared in advance.
He added: “I don’t anticipate there will be any real significant impact to services across the council.”
