There are 5 main Edinburgh School Holidays during the academic year, including autumn, Christmas, spring, and summer breaks, along with mid-term holidays. These dates are set by the City of Edinburgh Council and may differ from other regions in Scotland.
Whether you need spring term, summer term, or autumn term dates, we’ve made it simple. Below you’ll find a printable Edinburgh school calendar, full school term dates, Edinburgh term dates, and Edinburgh school calendar breakdowns including Christmas holidays, Easter holidays, mid term break, and inclusive holiday dates (meaning the school reopens the day after the listed end date).
Edinburgh School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official Edinburgh School Holidays and term dates for 2025/2026 school year.
Autumn Term 2025
- Wednesday 13 August 2025, term starts
- Monday 15 to Friday 19 September 2025, autumn mid term
- Friday 10 October 2025, term ends
Spring Term 2026
- Tuesday 6 January 2026, term starts
- Monday 9 to Friday 13 February 2026, spring mid term
- Friday 13 February 2026, term ends
Summer Term 2026
- Tuesday 21 April 2026, term starts
- Monday 4 May 2026, May Day holiday
- Monday 25 May 2026, Victoria Day
- Friday 26 June 2026, term ends
Edinburgh School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Edinburgh School Holidays and term dates for 2026/2027 school year.
Autumn Term 2026
- Wednesday 12 August 2026, term starts
- Monday 14 September 2026, autumn holiday
- Monday 12 to Monday 19 October 2026, mid term break
- Friday 18 December 2026, term ends
Christmas holidays 2026
- Monday 21 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027
Spring Term 2027
- Wednesday 6 January 2027, term starts
- Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027, mid term break
- Friday 26 March 2027, Good Friday
- Monday 29 March 2027, Easter Monday
- Tuesday 30 March 2027, all resume
- Friday 2 April 2027, term ends
Easter holidays 2027
- Monday 5 April to Monday 19 April 2027 inclusive
Summer Term 2027
- Tuesday 20 April 2027, term starts
- Monday 3 May 2027, May Day
- Tuesday 4 May 2027, staff only day
- Monday 24 May 2027, Victoria Day
- Tuesday 29 June 2027, term ends
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Edinburgh School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Edinburgh School Holidays and term dates for 2027/2028 school year.
Autumn Term 2027
- Wednesday 11 August 2027, term starts
- Monday 13 September 2027, autumn holiday
- Monday 11 to Monday 18 October 2027, mid term break
- Friday 17 December 2027, term ends
Christmas holidays 2027
- Monday 20 December 2027 to Tuesday 4 January 2028
Spring Term 2028
- Wednesday 5 January 2028, term starts
- Monday 14 to Friday 18 February 2028, mid term break
- Friday 24 March 2028, Good Friday
- Monday 27 March 2028, Easter Monday
- Tuesday 28 March 2028, all resume
- Friday 31 March 2028, term ends
Easter holidays 2028
- Monday 3 April to Monday 17 April 2028 inclusive
Summer Term 2028
- Tuesday 18 April 2028, term starts
- Monday 1 May 2028, May Day
- Tuesday 2 May 2028, staff only day
- Monday 29 May 2028, Victoria Day
- Friday 30 June 2028, term ends
Public Holidays & Staff Training Days
Edinburgh schools also close for Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, and Victoria Day. In addition, each school schedules teacher training days (often 5 per year). These staff only days vary by school, so check with your child’s school directly. Primary Times Edinburgh and the Edinburgh council school holidays page are excellent sources for confirmed dates.
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School start times and school finish times vary by school. Most primary schools start between 8:50 AM and 9:10 AM and finish between 2:50 PM and 3:15 PM. Secondary schools often start earlier (8:30 AM) and finish later (3:30 PM). The last day of term usually has an earlier school day finishes time — contact your school directly for exact timings.
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FAQs
Are Edinburgh school holiday dates inclusive?
Yes. If a holiday is listed as Monday 12 to Monday 19 October, pupils return on Tuesday 20 October.
What is a staff only day?
A teacher training day when pupils do not attend school, but staff receive professional development.
When does the summer half term happen in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh schools do not have a separate “summer half term” — summer term runs continuously from late April to late June.
Can I download a printable Edinburgh school calendar?
Yes. Visit Edinburgh Council’s website for a printable list and calendar.
Do school start times change on the last day of term?
Often yes. Many schools finish earlier — check with your school directly.
Useful Resources
For the Official term dates and closures, always refer to the local authority.