The Scottish Borders has 12 school holiday periods across three academic years. This page covers every Scottish Borders school Holidays date, from term dates Scotland parents rely on to the full school calendar. Confirmed by Scottish Borders Council, it’s your go-to holiday planner.
Scottish Borders School Holidays 2026-2027
Here’s the full breakdown of Scottish Borders School Holidays and term dates.
| Holiday / Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn term – Staff resume, In-service days | Monday 17 & Tuesday 18 August 2026 |
| Pupils resume | Wednesday 19 August 2026 |
| October holiday | Monday 12 – Friday 16 October 2026 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Monday 19 October 2026 |
| Pupils resume | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| St Andrew’s Day holiday (schools closed) | Monday 30 November 2026 |
| Last day of term | Tuesday 22 December 2026 |
| Christmas holidays | Wednesday 23 December 2026 – Tuesday 5 January 2027 |
| Winter/Spring term – All resume | Wednesday 6 January 2027 |
| Last day of term | Friday 5 February 2027 |
| Mid-term holiday | Monday 8 – Friday 12 February 2027 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Monday 15 February 2027 |
| Pupils resume | Tuesday 16 February 2027 |
| Good Friday holiday (schools closed) | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Last day of term | Friday 2 April 2027 |
| Easter holidays | Monday 5 – Friday 16 April 2027 |
| Summer term – All resume | Monday 19 April 2027 |
| May Day holiday | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Tuesday 4 May 2027 |
| Pupils resume | Wednesday 5 May 2027 |
| Last day of term | Thursday 1 July 2027 |
Scottish Borders School Holidays 2027-2028
Here’s the full breakdown of Scottish Borders School Holidays and term dates for 2027-2028.
| Holiday / Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn term – Staff resume, In-service days | Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 August 2027 |
| Pupils resume | Wednesday 18 August 2027 |
| October holiday | Monday 11 – Friday 15 October 2027 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Monday 18 October 2027 |
| Pupils resume | Tuesday 19 October 2027 |
| St Andrew’s Day holiday (schools closed) | Monday 29 November 2027 |
| Last day of term | Tuesday 21 December 2027 |
| Christmas holidays | Wednesday 22 December 2027 – Wednesday 5 January 2028 |
| Winter/Spring term – All resume | Thursday 6 January 2028 |
| Last day of term | Friday 11 February 2028 |
| Mid-term holiday | Monday 14 – Friday 18 February 2028 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Monday 21 February 2028 |
| Pupils resume | Tuesday 22 February 2028 |
| Last day of term | Friday 31 March 2028 |
| Easter holidays | Monday 3 – Friday 14 April 2028 |
| Summer term – All resume | Monday 17 April 2028 |
| May Day holiday | Monday 1 May 2028 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Tuesday 2 May 2028 |
| Pupils resume | Wednesday 3 May 2028 |
| Last day of term | Thursday 29 June 2028 |
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Scottish Borders School Holidays 2028-2029
Here’s the full breakdown of Scottish Borders School Holidays and term dates for 2028-2029.
| Holiday / Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn term – Staff resume, In-service days | Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 August 2028 |
| Pupils resume | Wednesday 16 August 2028 |
| October holiday | Monday 9 – Friday 13 October 2028 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Monday 16 October 2028 |
| Pupils resume | Tuesday 17 October 2028 |
| St Andrew’s Day holiday (schools closed) | Monday 4 December 2028 |
| Last day of term | Friday 22 December 2028 |
| Christmas holidays | Monday 25 December 2028 – Friday 5 January 2029 |
| Winter/Spring term – All resume | Monday 8 January 2029 |
| Last day of term | Friday 9 February 2029 |
| Mid-term holiday | Monday 12 – Friday 16 February 2029 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Monday 19 February 2029 |
| Pupils resume | Tuesday 20 February 2029 |
| Last day of term | Thursday 29 March 2029 |
| Easter holidays | Friday 30 March – Friday 13 April 2029 |
| Summer term – All resume | Monday 16 April 2029 |
| May Day holiday | Monday 7 May 2029 |
| In-service day, staff resume | Tuesday 8 May 2029 |
| Pupils resume | Wednesday 9 May 2029 |
| Last day of term | Thursday 28 June 2029 |
In-Service Days
In-service days are staff-only training days when pupils stay home. Across all three years, Scottish Borders in-service day dates fall at the start of the Autumn term, after the October holiday, after the February mid-term holiday, and around the May Day holiday. Always check your child’s specific school, as local variations can apply.
School Cluster Holidays
| Cluster | Casual Holiday |
|---|---|
| Berwickshire | Monday 24 May 2027 |
| Cheviot (Kelso and Jedburgh) | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
| Earlston | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
| Eyemouth | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
| Galashiels | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
| Hawick | Common Riding Friday |
| Selkirk | Common Riding Friday |
| Peebles | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
The Hawick Common Riding school holiday and Selkirk Common Riding school holiday are the standout local traditions here — both tied to the towns’ historic rideouts.
School Holiday Planner & Key Dates
Use this holiday planner to map out the year at a glance:
- October holiday: mid-October each year
- Christmas holidays: roughly 23 December – 5 January
- February mid-term: one week in mid-February
- Easter holidays: early-to-mid April
- May Day holiday: first Monday in May
- Summer holidays: early July – mid-August
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FAQs
When are Scottish Borders school holidays?
They run across six main breaks: October, Christmas, February mid-term, Easter, May Day, and summer.
Do Scottish Borders schools close for St Andrew’s Day?
Yes. Schools close for St Andrew’s Day, usually in late November or early December.
Do Scottish Borders schools get a February mid-term break?
Yes. A one-week mid-term holiday runs in February, followed by an in-service day.
What is a casual holiday in the Scottish Borders?
It’s one extra local holiday per cluster, often tied to a town festival or Common Riding.
Do pupils and staff return on the same day?
No. Staff usually resume one or two days before pupils for in-service days.
Useful Resources
For the official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.