When is October holiday 2026 in Edinburgh?

October holiday is from Monday 12 October 2026 to Monday 19 October 2026.

When is Christmas holiday 2026 in Edinburgh?

Christmas holiday is from Monday 21 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027.

When is February mid-term holiday 2027 in Edinburgh?

February mid-term holiday is from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.

When is Spring holiday 2027 in Edinburgh?

Spring holiday is from Monday 5 April 2027 to Monday 19 April 2027.

When do Edinburgh schools break up for summer 2027?

The summer holidays start on Wednesday 30 June 2027.

Edinburgh school holidays

Next up

October holiday

Monday 12 October

to Monday 19 October

In 8 days5 school days to go

After that

Christmas holiday

Monday 21 December to Tuesday 5 January 2027 · in 78 days, about 11 weeks

Every date for Edinburgh

2026/27

September holiday 14 September
October holiday 12–19 October
Christmas holiday 21 December 2026 – 5 January 2027
February mid-term holiday 15–19 February 2027
Good Friday weekend 26–29 March 2027
Spring holiday 5–19 April 2027
May Day 3–4 May 2027
Victoria Day 24 May 2027
Summer holiday 30 June – 17 August 2027

2027/28

September holiday 20 September 2027
October holiday 18–25 October 2027
Christmas holiday 21 December 2027 – 5 January 2028
February mid-term holiday 14–18 February 2028
Spring holiday 3–17 April 2028
May Day 1–2 May 2028
Victoria Day 22 May 2028
Summer holiday 3 July – 15 August 2028

Questions

When is October holiday 2026 in Edinburgh?: October holiday is from Monday 12 October 2026 to Monday 19 October 2026.
When is Christmas holiday 2026 in Edinburgh?: Christmas holiday is from Monday 21 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027.
When is February mid-term holiday 2027 in Edinburgh?: February mid-term holiday is from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.
When is Spring holiday 2027 in Edinburgh?: Spring holiday is from Monday 5 April 2027 to Monday 19 April 2027.
When do Edinburgh schools break up for summer 2027?: The summer holidays start on Wednesday 30 June 2027.

About these dates

These are City of Edinburgh Council's dates for the schools it runs. See City of Edinburgh Council's term dates, as collected by eduscot.co.uk.

Academies, free schools, faith schools and independent schools can set their own dates, and every school adds its own training (INSET) days. Check with your school before you book anything.