There are 5 main Angus School Holidays during the academic year, covering the autumn term, winter term, spring term, and summer term. Official term dates published through Angus Council school holidays include the Christmas holiday, spring holiday, summer holiday, mid-term break, Easter Monday, May day holiday, and St Andrew’s Day within the yearly academic calendar Angus schedule.
This page to Angus School Holidays explains school closure dates, school start dates, school finishing dates, and when the term ends. It also includes details about in service day arrangements, and other local authority holidays to support effective school holiday planning alongside Angus public holidays.
Angus School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official Angus School Holidays for 2025/2026 school year.
Autumn term
- Staff resume: Monday 18 August 2025
- Pupils resume: Tuesday 19 August 2025
- Term ends: Friday 3 October 2025
- Autumn holiday (schools closed): Monday 6 October to Friday 17 October 2025
Winter term
- Term starts: Monday 20 October 2025
- In service day (schools closed): Wednesday 3 December 2025
- In service day (schools closed): Thursday 4 December 2025
- St Andrew’s Day holiday (schools closed): Friday 5 December 2025
- Term ends: Tuesday 23 December 2025
- Christmas holiday: Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Tuesday 6 January 2026
Spring term
- Term starts: Wednesday 7 January 2026
- In service day (schools closed): Thursday 12 February 2026
- Mid-term break (schools closed): Friday 13 February 2026
- Mid-term break (schools closed): Monday 16 February 2026
- Term ends: Friday 3 April 2026
- Spring holiday (includes Easter Monday 6 April): Monday 6 April to Friday 17 April 2026
Summer term
- Term starts: Monday 20 April 2026
- May holiday (schools closed): Monday 4 May 2026
- In service day (schools closed): Monday 25 May 2026
- Term ends: Thursday 2 July 2026
- Summer holiday: Friday 3 July 2026 to Monday 17 August 2026
Angus School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Angus School Holidays and term dates for 2026/2027 school year.
Autumn term
- Staff resume: Monday 17 August 2026
- Pupils resume: Tuesday 18 August 2026
- Term ends: Friday 2 October 2026
- Autumn holiday (schools closed): Monday 5 October to Friday 16 October 2026
Winter term
- Term starts: Monday 19 October 2026
- In service day (schools closed): Wednesday 2 December 2026
- In service day (schools closed): Thursday 3 December 2026
- St Andrew’s Day holiday (schools closed): Friday 4 December 2026
- Term ends: Wednesday 23 December 2026
- Christmas holiday: Thursday 24 December 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027
Spring term
- Term starts: Thursday 7 January 2027
- In service day (schools closed): Thursday 11 February 2027
- Mid-term break (schools closed): Friday 12 February 2027
- Mid-term break (schools closed): Monday 15 February 2027
- Term ends: Friday 26 March 2027
- Spring holiday (includes Easter Monday 29 March): Monday 29 March to Friday 9 April 2027
Summer term
- Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
- May holiday (schools closed): Monday 3 May 2027
- In service day (schools closed): Monday 31 May 2027
- Term ends: Thursday 1 July 2027
- Summer holiday: Friday 2 July 2027 to Monday 16 August 2027
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Angus School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Angus School Holidays for 2027/2028 school year.
Autumn term
- Staff resume: Monday 16 August 2027
- Pupils resume: Tuesday 17 August 2027
- Term ends: Friday 1 October 2027
- Autumn holiday (schools closed): Monday 4 October to Friday 15 October 2027
Winter term
- Term starts: Monday 18 October 2027
- In service days (schools closed): Typically first Wednesday and Thursday of December (dates TBC by Angus Council)
- St Andrew’s Day holiday (schools closed): Friday 3 December 2027 (provisional)
- Term ends: Wednesday 22 December 2027
- Christmas holiday: Thursday 23 December 2027 to Wednesday 5 January 2028
Spring term
- Term starts: Thursday 6 January 2028
- Mid-term break (schools closed): Likely week of Monday 14 February 2028 (exact dates TBC)
- Term ends: Friday 31 March 2028
- Spring holiday (includes Easter Monday 10 April): Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April 2028
Summer term
- Term starts: Monday 17 April 2028
- May holiday (schools closed): Monday 1 May 2028
- In service day (schools closed): Monday 29 May 2028 (provisional)
- Term ends: Thursday 29 June 2028
- Summer holiday: Friday 30 June 2028 to Monday 14 August 2028
In-Service Days (Teacher Training)
In service days are when schools closed for teacher training and curriculum planning. No pupils attend. These are essential for teacher training days Angus parents need to plan childcare around.
- 2026/27: 2 December 2026, 3 December 2026, 11 February 2027, 31 May 2027
- 2027/28: Typically first Wednesday and Thursday of December plus a Monday in late May (check council website)
All in-service days are pupil-free – mark them on your calendar now.
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FAQs
Does Angus Council close schools for St Andrew’s Day?
Yes. Schools are closed on Friday 5 December 2025 and Friday 4 December 2026 for the St Andrew’s Day holiday.
Is Easter Monday a school holiday in Angus?
Yes. Easter Monday is included within the spring holiday.
Can I take my child on holiday during term time in Angus?
Technically yes, but headteachers may only grant leave in “exceptional circumstances.” Unauthorised term time holidays can result in a penalty notice (fine).
When does the summer holiday start in Angus 2026?
Friday 3 July 2026. Schools finish on Thursday 2 July, and the summer break begins the next day.
Where can I download the Angus school calendar as a PDF?
Visit the official Angus Council website (link below) or bookmark this page – we update dates annually in a printer-friendly format.
Useful Resources
For the Official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.