2026 Scotland United Kingdom School Holidays
Scotland school holidays in 2026 include summer, October half-term and Christmas break. Local authorities and schools may add INSET days — confirm locally.
Terms & holidays
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Summer HolidaysBreak | 29 Jun 2026 (Mon) – 14 Aug 2026 (Fri) | 47 |
Autumn TermTerm | 15 Aug 2026 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2026 (Sun) | 58 |
October HolidaysBreak | 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 23 Oct 2026 (Fri) | 12 |
Term 2Term | 24 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 20 Dec 2026 (Sun) | 58 |
Christmas HolidaysBreak | 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) – 4 Jan 2027 (Mon) | 15 |
Statistics
- School days
- 116
- Holiday days
- 74
- Terms
- 2
- Longest break
- 47d
- Shortest break
- 12d
- Avg break
- 24.7d
Summer Holidays
October Holidays
Timeline
- Summer Holidays· 47d
- Autumn Term· 58d
- October Holidays· 12d
- Term 2· 58d
- Christmas Holidays· 15d
FAQ
When is Summer Holidays in Scotland 2026?
Summer Holidays runs from 29 June 2026 to 14 August 2026 (47 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When is October Holidays in Scotland 2026?
October Holidays runs from 12 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 (12 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When is Christmas Holidays in Scotland 2026?
Christmas Holidays runs from 21 December 2026 to 4 January 2027 (15 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When does the autumn term start in Scotland 2026?
Autumn term usually begins in early September after the summer holidays. See the year calendar table for the exact reference start date used here.
When does the 2026 Scotland school year end for summer?
Summer holidays begin after the final summer term ends — typically mid to late July in England and Wales, and often earlier in Scotland. Check the year calendar for the reference end date.