Planning family life around the Fife academic year is much easier when you have the dates handy. There are 5 main Fife School Holidays during the academic year, including autumn, Christmas, spring, and summer breaks, along with mid-term holidays. These dates are set by Fife Council and may differ from other regions in Scotland.
Below, we break down the Fife school closures, including Fife in-service days, so you never miss a last day of school Fife schedule.
Fife School Holidays 2025/2026
Here are the official Fife school holidays for the 2025/2026 academic year, covering Fife primary school holidays and secondary schools alike.
| Holiday Description | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Mon 13 Oct 2025 | Fri 24 Oct 2025 | 12 Days |
| Christmas Break | Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Fri 2 Jan 2026 | 12 Days |
| Additional Holiday (Feb) | Thu 12 Feb 2026 | Fri 13 Feb 2026 | 2 Days |
| Spring Break | Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Fri 17 Apr 2026 | 15 Days |
| May Day | Mon 4 May 2026 | Mon 4 May 2026 | 1 Day |
| June Holiday | Mon 1 Jun 2026 | Mon 1 Jun 2026 | 1 Day |
| Summer Break | Mon 6 Jul 2026 | Fri 14 Aug 2026 | 40 Days |
Autumn Term Dates 2025
- Term Starts: Wed 20 Aug 2025
- Term Ends: Fri 10 Oct 2025
- Duration: 52 Days
Spring Term Dates 2026
- Term Starts: Mon 5 Jan 2026
- Term Ends: Thu 2 Apr 2026
- Duration: 88 Days
Summer Term Dates 2026
- Term Starts: Mon 20 Apr 2026
- Term Ends: Fri 3 Jul 2026
- Duration: 75 Days
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Fife School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the Fife school holidays and breaks for the 2026/2027 session, as published by Fife Council school holidays schedules.
| Holiday Description | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | 12 Days |
| Christmas Break | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | 14 Days |
| February Break | Thu 11 Feb 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 2 Days |
| Spring Break | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | 15 Days |
| May Holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 | 1 Day |
| June Holiday | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | 1 Day |
| Summer Break | Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Fri 13 Aug 2027 | 40 Days |
Autumn Term Dates 2026
- Term Starts: Wed 19 Aug 2026
- Term Ends: Fri 9 Oct 2026
- Duration: 52 Days
Spring Term Dates 2027
- Term Starts: Wed 6 Jan 2027
- Term Ends: Thu 25 Mar 2027
- Duration: 79 Days
Summer Term Dates 2027
- Term Starts: Mon 12 Apr 2027
- Term Ends: Fri 2 Jul 2027
- Duration: 82 Days
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| Academic Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Mon 18 Aug 2025, Tue 19 Aug 2025, Fri 14 Nov 2025, Wed 11 Feb 2026, Thu 7 May 2026, Mon 17 Aug 2026, Tue 18 Aug 2026 |
| 2026/2027 | Mon 17 Aug 2026, Tue 18 Aug 2026, Fri 13 Nov 2026, Wed 10 Feb 2027, Thu 6 May 2027, Mon 16 Aug 2027, Tue 17 Aug 2027 |
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FAQs
When do Fife schools go back after summer in 2026?
Pupils return for the Autumn Term on Wednesday 19th August 2026.
Is there a February break in Fife?
Yes, the February break Fife usually lasts 2 days, typically falling on a Thursday and Friday.
Are Fife primary school holidays different from secondary?
No, Fife primary school holidays and secondary school holidays follow the same Fife school calendar.
What is a “Fife in-service day”?
It is a school closure day where teachers train, and pupils do not attend.
When is the May holiday Fife in 2027?
The May holiday Fife falls on Monday 3rd May 2027.
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