When is October holiday 2026 in Orkney Islands?

October holiday is from Monday 12 October 2026 to Tuesday 27 October 2026.

When is Christmas holiday 2026 in Orkney Islands?

Christmas holiday is from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027.

When is February holiday 2027 in Orkney Islands?

February holiday is from Thursday 11 February 2027 to Tuesday 16 February 2027.

When is Spring holiday 2027 in Orkney Islands?

Spring holiday is from Monday 29 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027.

When do Orkney Islands schools break up for summer 2027?

The summer holidays start on Monday 5 July 2027.

Orkney Islands school holidays

Next up

October holiday

Monday 12 October

to Tuesday 27 October

In 8 days5 school days to go

After that

Christmas holiday

Monday 21 December to Monday 4 January 2027 · in 78 days, about 11 weeks

Every date for Orkney Islands

2026/27

October holiday 12–27 October
Christmas holiday 21 December 2026 – 4 January 2027
February holiday 11–16 February 2027
Spring holiday 29 March – 9 April 2027
May Day 3 May 2027
In-service day 31 May 2027
Summer holiday 5 July – 16 August 2027

2027/28

In-service days 13–14 September 2027
October holiday 11–15 October 2027
Christmas holiday 20 December 2027 – 5 January 2028
February holiday 14–16 February 2028
Easter holiday 3–14 April 2028
May Day 1 May 2028
In-service day 4 May 2028
Summer holiday 26 June – 11 August 2028

Questions

When is October holiday 2026 in Orkney Islands?: October holiday is from Monday 12 October 2026 to Tuesday 27 October 2026.
When is Christmas holiday 2026 in Orkney Islands?: Christmas holiday is from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027.
When is February holiday 2027 in Orkney Islands?: February holiday is from Thursday 11 February 2027 to Tuesday 16 February 2027.
When is Spring holiday 2027 in Orkney Islands?: Spring holiday is from Monday 29 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027.
When do Orkney Islands schools break up for summer 2027?: The summer holidays start on Monday 5 July 2027.

About these dates

These are Orkney Islands Council's dates for the schools it runs. See Orkney Islands 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.