This page covers East Renfrewshire School Holidays for the academic year across all three terms, so you can plan with confidence.
You’ll also find Last day of school and Re-open dates based on information from East Renfrewshire Council (ER Council), the relevant Local authority in Scotland.
East Renfrewshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the official East Renfrewshire School Holidays and term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
First Term – August to December 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Teachers return | Monday 10 August |
| In-service | Monday 10 August |
| In-service | Tuesday 11 August |
| Pupils return | Wednesday 12 August |
| Last day of school | Thursday 24 September |
| September weekend | Friday 25 September – Monday 28 September |
| Re-open | Tuesday 29 September |
| Last day of school | Thursday 8 October |
| In-service | Friday 9 October |
| October break | Monday 19 October |
| Last day of school | Friday 18 December |
Second Term – January to April 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Re-open | Tuesday 5 January |
| Last day of school | Friday 12 February |
| Mid-term break | Monday 15 February – Tuesday 16 February |
| In-service | Wednesday 17 February |
| Re-open | Thursday 18 February |
| Last day of school | Thursday 25 March |
| Easter holidays | Friday 26 March – Tuesday 30 March |
| Last day of school | Friday 2 April |
Third Term – April to June 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Re-open | Monday 19 April |
| Last day of school | Friday 30 April |
| May Day | Monday 3 May |
| Re-open | Tuesday 4 May |
| In-service | Thursday 6 May |
| Re-open | Friday 7 May |
| Last day of school | Thursday 27 May |
| May Weekend | Friday 28 May – Monday 31 May |
| Re-open | Tuesday 1 June |
| Last day of school / Summer holidays | Friday 25 June |
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Here are the official East Renfrewshire School Holidays and term dates for the 2027/2028 academic year.
First Term – August to December 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Teachers return | Thursday 12 August |
| In-service | Thursday 12 August |
| In-service | Friday 13 August |
| Pupils return | Monday 16 August |
| Last day of school | Thursday 23 September |
| September weekend | Friday 24 September – Monday 27 September |
| Re-open | Tuesday 28 September |
| Last day of school | Thursday 7 October |
| In-service | Friday 8 October |
| October break | Monday 18 October |
| Last day of school | Wednesday 22 December |
Second Term – January to April 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Re-open | Wednesday 5 January |
| Last day of school | Friday 11 February |
| Mid-term break | Monday 14 February – Tuesday 15 February |
| In-service | Wednesday 16 February |
| Re-open | Thursday 17 February |
| Last day of school | Friday 31 March |
| Easter holidays | Friday 14 April – Tuesday 18 April |
Third Term – April to June 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Re-open | Tuesday 18 April |
| Last day of school | Friday 28 April |
| May Day | Monday 1 May |
| In-service | Tuesday 2 May |
| Re-open | Wednesday 3 May |
| Last day of school | Thursday 25 May |
| May Weekend | Friday 26 May – Monday 29 May |
| Re-open | Tuesday 30 May |
| Last day of school / Summer holidays | Friday 23 June |
Check More: Scotland School Holidays
Public Holiday Calendar for Schools
East Renfrewshire schools follow the Scottish public holiday schedule:
- Good Friday & Easter Monday – Schools closed for the Easter break
- May Day – First Monday in May, schools closed
- May Weekend – Late May public holiday, schools closed
- September Weekend – Local holiday unique to the area
Download Term Dates PDF
You can download the official East Renfrewshire School Holidays calendar directly from East Renfrewshire Council:
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FAQs
Does East Renfrewshire have a September weekend holiday?
Yes, schools close for the September weekend.
Are in-service days included in school holidays?
No, in-service days are staff training days. Schools are closed to pupils on these dates, so you’ll need childcare arrangements.
When is the October break in East Renfrewshire?
The October break is a single day or a short closure
Does East Renfrewshire follow Glasgow school holiday dates?
Not exactly, though they are similar. East Renfrewshire and Glasgow are neighbouring local authorities, but term dates can differ slightly. Always check your specific council’s calendar.
When is the Easter school holiday in East Renfrewshire?
Easter holidays fall in late March to early April.
Useful Resources
For the official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.