There are 5 main East Dunbartonshire School Holidays during the school year, including the October break, February break, Easter break, Christmas break, and summer holidays. If you are looking for the latest school term dates, pupil return dates, last day of term, or when teachers return and pupils return, this guide brings the key dates together in one place for easy reference.
This page to East Dunbartonshire School Holidays also covers in-service days, mid-term break, the May weekend, September weekend, Easter weekend, May Day (closed), and when summer holidays end before the autumn term start. Using information from East Dunbartonshire Council education, it supports term time planning and school holiday planning for parents with details on school closure dates, public holidays Scotland, and the school calendar.
East Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official East Dunbartonshire School Holidays for 2025/2026 school year.
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Teachers return (In-service day) | Tuesday 12 August 2025 |
| In-service day (teachers) | Wednesday 13 August 2025 |
| Pupils return | Thursday 14 August 2025 |
| September weekend | Friday 26 – Monday 29 September 2025 |
| In-service day (Teachers) | Friday 10 October 2025 |
| October break | Monday 13 – Friday 17 October 2025 |
| Last day of term (Christmas) | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Christmas and New Year | Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January 2026 |
| Pupils & teachers return | Monday 5 January 2026 |
| February break | Monday 16 – Tuesday 17 February 2026 |
| In-service day (Teachers) | Wednesday 18 February 2026 |
| Pupils return | Thursday 19 February 2026 |
| Last day of term (Easter) | Thursday 2 April 2026 |
| Easter Break | Friday 3 – Friday 17 April 2026 |
| May Day (closed) | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| In-service day (teachers only) | Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Pupils return | Friday 8 May 2026 |
| May weekend | Friday 22 – Monday 25 May 2026 |
| Last day of school (summer) | Thursday 25 June 2026 |
East Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official East Dunbartonshire School Holidays for 2026/2027 school year.
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Teachers return (In-service day) | Thursday 13 August 2026 |
| In-service day (teachers) | Friday 14 August 2026 |
| Pupils return | Monday 17 August 2026 |
| September weekend | Friday 25 – Monday 28 September 2026 |
| In-service day (Teachers) | Friday 9 October 2026 |
| October break | Monday 12 – Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Last day of term | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas and New Year | Monday 21 December – Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Pupils & teachers return | Tuesday 5 January 2027 |
| February break | Monday 15 – Tuesday 16 February 2027 |
| In-service day (Teachers) | Wednesday 17 February 2027 |
| Pupils return | Thursday 18 February 2027 |
| Easter Weekend | Friday 26 – Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Last day of term | Friday 2 April 2027 |
| Easter Break | Monday 5 – Friday 16 April 2027 |
| May Day (closed) | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| In-service day (teachers only) | Thursday 6 May 2027 |
| May weekend | Friday 28 – Monday 31 May 2027 |
| Pupils return | Tuesday 1 June 2027 |
| Last day of school | Wednesday 30 June 2027 |
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East Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official East Dunbartonshire School Holidays for 2027/8026 school year.
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| In-service days (Teachers return) | Thursday 12 – Friday 13 August 2027 |
| Pupils return | Monday 16 August 2027 |
| September weekend | Friday 24 & Monday 27 September 2027 |
| In-service day (Teachers only) | Friday 8 October 2027 |
| October week | Monday 11 – Friday 15 October 2027 |
| Last day of term | Wednesday 22 December 2027 |
| Christmas and New Year | Thursday 23 December – Friday 7 January 2028 |
| Pupils & teachers return | Monday 10 January 2028 |
| February mid-term break | Monday 14 – Tuesday 15 February 2028 |
| In-service day (Teachers return) | Wednesday 16 February 2028 |
| Pupils return | Thursday 17 February 2028 |
| Easter Holiday | Monday 3 – Monday 17 April 2028 |
| May Day (closed) | Monday 1 May 2028 |
| In-service day (Teachers only) | Tuesday 2 May 2028 |
| Pupils return | Wednesday 3 May 2028 |
| May Holiday Weekend | Friday 26 – Monday 29 May 2028 |
| Last day of school | Wednesday 28 June 2028 |
East Dunbartonshire In-Service Days (Teacher Training)
In-service days are teacher training days when schools are closed to pupils. Here are all in-service day (teachers only) dates across the three academic years:
| Academic Year | In-Service Dates (School closed for pupils) |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 9 Oct 2026; 17 Feb, 6 May 2027 |
| 2027/28 | 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 8 Oct 2027; 16 Feb, 2 May 2028 |
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FAQs
Does East Dunbartonshire have a February break?
Yes. It is a 2-day mid-term break, usually in mid-February.
Are schools closed on May Day in East Dunbartonshire?
Yes. May Day (first Monday in May) is a school closure date.
What is an in-service day in East Dunbartonshire?
A teacher training day. Schools are closed to pupils for staff development.
Does the September weekend include a Monday off?
Yes. Schools are closed Friday to Monday for a 4-day weekend.
What is the last day of school in East Dunbartonshire summer 2026?
Thursday 25 June 2026. Schools close for the summer on this date.
Useful Resources
For the Official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.