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Edinburgh School Holiday Dates

Writer: Nikki Miller
Nikki Miller
Oct 26
2 min read

These term dates apply to most Edinburgh local authority schools. Some schools have different holiday and term dates, in particular, independent schools. Therefore, we advise that you check the school's website for confirmed dates.



Term & Holiday Dates 2026/2027 for Pupils



Term 1: Wednesday 12 August to Friday 9 October 2026. (Except School Closed Monday 14 September 2026)


  • Mid-term (Half-term) holiday: Monday 12 October to Monday 19 October 2026 (inclusive).


Term 1: Tuesday 20 October to Friday 18 December 2026.


  • Christmas and New Year holiday: Monday 21 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027 (inclusive).


Term 2: Wednesday 6 January to Friday 12 February 2027.


  • Mid-term (Half-term) holiday: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027 (inclusive).


Term 2: Monday 22 February to Friday 2 April 2027.


  • Easter holiday: Monday 5 April to Monday 19 April 2027 (inclusive).


Term 3: Tuesday 20 April to Tuesday 29 June 2027 (except May Day bank holidays)


  • Bank holiday: Monday 3 May and Tuesday 4 May 2027 (inclusive).

  • Victoria Day: Monday 24 May 2027.


  • Summer Holidays: Wednesday 30 June - Thursday 12 August 2027 (inclusive)



Term & Holiday Dates 2027/2028 for Pupils



Term 1: Wednesday 18 August to Friday 15 October 2027. (Except school is closed on Monday 20 September 2027)


  • Mid-term (Half-term) holiday: Monday 15 October to Monday 25 October 2027 (inclusive).


Term 1: Tuesday 26 October to Friday 17 December 2027.


  • Christmas and New Year holiday: Monday 20 December 2027 to Wednesday 5 January 2028 (inclusive).


Term 2: Thursday 6 January to Friday 11 February 2028.


  • Mid-term (Half-term) holiday: Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028 (inclusive).


Term 2: Monday 21 February to Friday 31 March 2028.


  • Easter holiday: Monday 3 April to Monday 17 April 2028 (inclusive).


Term 3: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 30 June 2028 (except May Day bank holidays)


  • Bank holiday: Monday 1 May and Tuesday 2 May 2028 (inclusive).

  • Victoria Day: Monday 22 May 2028.


  • Summer Holidays: Monday 3 July - Tuesday 15 August 2028 (inclusive)

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