There are 5 main Argyll and Bute School Holidays during the academic year, including the October Break, December/January Break, February Break, March/April Break, May Break, and July/Summer Break.
Based on information from Argyll and Bute education, Education Scotland, and the Local authority, it also offers Printable school holidays for easier Family holiday planning Scotland and covers key School session dates and School attendance days.
Argyll and Bute School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Argyll and Bute School Holidays for 2026/2027 school year.
Start of Term (August 2026) – School opens Monday, 17th August 2026 (In-service days: Thursday, 13th August and Friday, 14th August 2026)
October Break – School closes Friday, 2nd October 2026; pupils return Monday, 19th October 2026
November In-Service – School closes Friday, 20th November 2026; In-service Monday, 23rd November 2026; pupils return Tuesday, 24th November 2026
December/January Break – School closes Tuesday, 22nd December 2026; pupils return Tuesday, 5th January 2027
February Break – School closes Friday, 5th February 2027; In-service Monday, 15th February 2027; pupils return Tuesday, 16th February 2027
March/April Break – School closes Thursday, 25th March 2027; pupils return Tuesday, 30th March 2027
May In-Service – School closes Thursday, 27th May 2027; In-service Friday, 28th May 2027; pupils return Tuesday, 1st June 2027
July/Summer Break – School closes Friday, 2nd July 2027
Argyll and Bute School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Argyll and Bute School Holidays for 2027/2028 school year.
Start of Term (August 2027) – School opens Monday, 16th August 2027 (In-service days: Thursday, 12th August and Friday, 13th August 2027)
October Break – School closes Friday, 8th October 2027; pupils return Monday, 25th October 2027
November In-Service – School closes Friday, 19th November 2027; In-service Monday, 22nd November 2027; pupils return Tuesday, 23rd November 2027
December/January Break – School closes Wednesday, 22nd December 2027; pupils return Wednesday, 5th January 2028
February Break – School closes Friday, 4th February 2028; In-service Monday, 14th February 2028; pupils return Tuesday, 15th February 2028
March/April Break – School closes Friday, 31st March 2028; pupils return Tuesday, 18th April 2028
May In-Service – School closes Thursday, 25th May 2028; In-service Friday, 26th May 2028; pupils return Tuesday, 30th May 2028
July/Summer Break – School closes Thursday, 29th June 2028
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Argyll and Bute School Holidays 2028/2029
Below are the official Argyll and Bute School Holidays for 2028/2029 school year.
Start of Term (August 2028) – School opens Tuesday, 15th August 2028 (In-service days: Friday, 11th August and Monday, 14th August 2028)
October Break – School closes Friday, 6th October 2028; pupils return Monday, 23rd October 2028
November In-Service – School closes Friday, 17th November 2028; In-service Monday, 20th November 2028; pupils return Tuesday, 21st November 2028
December/January Break – School closes Thursday, 21st December 2028; pupils return Thursday, 4th January 2029
February Break – School closes Friday, 2nd February 2029; In-service Monday, 12th February 2029; pupils return Tuesday, 13th February 2029
March/April Break – School closes Thursday, 29th March 2029; pupils return Monday, 16th April 2029
May In-Service – School closes Thursday, 24th May 2029; In-service Friday, 25th May 2029; pupils return Tuesday, 29th May 2029
July/Summer Break – School closes Friday, 29th June 2029
Printable School Holiday Calendars
Download and print the full school holiday schedules for easy reference throughout the academic year.
You can access printable versions directly from the Argyll and Bute Council website for each academic year:
- Printable School Holidays 2026/27
- Printable School Holidays 2027/28
- Printable School Holidays 2028/29
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FAQs
When do Argyll and Bute schools start in August 2026?
Schools open on Monday, 17th August 2026, following In-service days on 13th and 14th August.
Does Argyll and Bute have a February school holiday?
Yes, the February Break remains part of the school calendar through 2029 following consultation with parents and staff.
How many attendance days do pupils have in Argyll and Bute?
Pupils have 190 attendance days per academic year, while staff have 195 attendance days.
When is the October Break in Argyll and Bute?
The October Break falls in the 42nd week of the academic year, with dates varying by year.
What is the Spring Break in Argyll and Bute?
The Spring Break is scheduled for the first two weeks of April each academic year.
Useful Resources
For the official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.