There are 5 main Dundee School Holidays during the academic year, covering the autumn term, winter term, spring term, and summer term. Official school term dates published by Dundee City Council include the Christmas holiday, spring holiday, and mid term breaks, along with details about when each term ends, when a holiday starts, and when a holiday ends.
This page to Dundee School Holidays explains important dates such as in service day schedules, periods when schools closed, and when staff resume, pupils resume, or all resume after holidays. Parents and staff can use this information to plan around the full school calendar effectively.
Dundee School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official Dundee School Holidays for 2025/2026 school year.
Autumn Term 2025
- Staff resume: Monday 18 August 2025
- Pupils resume: Tuesday 19 August 2025
- Term ends: Friday 3 October 2025
- Autumn holiday starts: Monday 6 October 2025
- Autumn holiday ends: Friday 17 October 2025
- All resume: Monday 20 October 2025
Winter Term 2025
- In service day (schools closed): Thursday 13 November 2025
- In service day (schools closed): Friday 14 November 2025
- Term ends: Tuesday 23 December 2025
- Christmas holiday starts: Wednesday 24 December 2025
- Christmas holiday ends: Tuesday 6 January 2026
Spring Term 2026
- All resume: Wednesday 7 January 2026
- Mid term (schools closed): Friday 13 February 2026
- Mid term (schools closed): Monday 16 February 2026
- In service day (schools closed): Tuesday 17 February 2026
- Term ends: Thursday 2 April 2026
- Spring holiday starts: Friday 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)
- Spring holiday ends: Friday 17 April 2026
Summer Term 2026
- All resume: Monday 20 April 2026
- May Day (schools closed): Monday 4 May 2026
- Scottish Parliament Election (primary schools closed): Thursday 7 May 2026
- In service day (schools closed to pupils): Friday 22 May 2026
- Victoria Day (schools closed): Monday 25 May 2026
- World Cup Public Holiday (schools closed): Monday 15 June 2026
- Term ends: Friday 3 July 2026
Dundee School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the Dundee School Holidays and term dates for 2026/2027 school year.
Autumn Term 2026
- Staff resume: Monday 17 August 2026
- Pupils resume: Tuesday 18 August 2026
- Term ends: Friday 9 October 2026
- Autumn holiday starts: Monday 12 October 2026
- Autumn holiday ends: Friday 23 October 2026
- All resume: Monday 26 October 2026
Winter Term 2026
- In service day (schools closed): Thursday 12 November 2026
- In service day (schools closed): Friday 13 November 2026
- Term ends: Wednesday 23 December 2026
- Christmas holiday starts: Thursday 24 December 2026
- Christmas holiday ends: Wednesday 6 January 2027
Spring Term 2027
- All resume: Thursday 7 January 2027
- Mid term (all break): Friday 12 February 2027
- Mid term (all break): Monday 15 February 2027
- In service day (schools closed): Tuesday 16 February 2027
- Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
- Spring holiday starts: Friday 26 March 2027 (Good Friday)
- Spring holiday ends: Friday 9 April 2027
Summer Term 2027
- All resume: Monday 12 April 2027
- May Day (schools closed): Monday 3 May 2027
- In service day (schools closed): Friday 28 May 2027
- Victoria Day (schools closed): Monday 31 May 2027
- Term ends: Friday 2 July 2027
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Dundee School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the Dundee School Holidays and term dates for 2027/2028 school year.
Autumn Term 2027 (Projected)
- Staff resume: Monday 16 August 2027
- Pupils resume: Tuesday 17 August 2027
- Term ends: Friday 8 October 2027
- Autumn holiday: Monday 11 October – Friday 22 October 2027
Winter Term 2027 (Projected)
- In service days: Thursday 11 & Friday 12 November 2027
- Christmas holiday: Friday 24 December 2027 – Wednesday 5 January 2028
Spring Term 2028 (Projected)
- All resume: Thursday 6 January 2028
- Mid term break: Friday 11 & Monday 14 February 2028
- Spring holiday: Friday 31 March – Friday 14 April 2028 (Good Friday 31 March)
Summer Term 2028 (Projected)
- All resume: Monday 17 April 2028
- May Day: Monday 1 May 2028
- Victoria Day: Monday 29 May 2028
- Term ends: Friday 30 June 2028
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FAQs
Are Dundee schools closed on Good Friday?
Yes. Good Friday (3 April 2026 and 26 March 2027) marks the start of spring holiday with schools closed.
Do Dundee schools close for May Day?
Yes. May Day (first Monday in May) is a school closure date in both academic years shown above.
What is an in service day in Dundee schools?
It is a staff training day when schools are closed to pupils, used for curriculum development and admin work.
Is Victoria Day a school holiday in Dundee?
Yes. Victoria Day (late May) is a school closure date, not a pupil learning day.
Where can I find official Dundee term time dates?
Visit Dundee City Council’s education page. Their school year Dundee calendar is the authoritative source.
Useful Resources
For the Official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.