There are 5 main South Lanarkshire School Holidays during the academic year, including the october break, february break, spring break, and summer break. Official term dates also include holidays such as good friday, easter monday, and may day. The calendar normally covers 190 pupil days and 195 teacher days, including planned in-service days.
This page to South Lanarkshire School Holidays explains the approved school calendar, including the teachers return date, when pupils return to school, and occasions when schools close early. Families should also note possible local holiday variation updates published by the Scotland School Council and south lanarkshire council school holidays information pages.
South Lanarkshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official South Lanarkshire School Holidays and term dates for 2025/2026 school year.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Teachers return | Tuesday 12 August 2025 |
| In-service days (all schools) | Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 August 2025 |
| Pupils return to school | Thursday 14 August 2025 |
| September weekend | Friday 26 & Monday 29 September 2025 |
| October break | Monday 13 – Friday 17 October 2025 |
| November in-service day | Monday 10 November 2025 |
| Schools close (Christmas) | Tuesday 23 December 2025 (2.30pm) |
| Pupils return (after Christmas) | Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
| February break | Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 February 2026 |
| February in-service day | Wednesday 18 February 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| Schools close (Easter) | Friday 10 April 2026 (2.30pm) |
| Spring break | Monday 13 – Friday 24 April 2026 |
| Pupils return after spring break | Monday 27 April 2026 |
| May Day | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| May in-service day | Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Local holiday | Friday 29 May & Monday 1 June 2026* |
| Summer break (schools close 1pm) | Friday 26 June 2026 |
South Lanarkshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official South Lanarkshire School Holidays and term dates for 2026/2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Teachers return | Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
| In-service days | Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
| Pupils return to school | Thursday 13 August 2026 |
| September weekend | Friday 25 & Monday 28 September 2026 |
| October break | Monday 12 – Friday 16 October 2026 |
| November in-service day | Monday 9 November 2026 |
| Schools close (Christmas) | Tuesday 22 December 2026 (2.30pm) |
| Pupils return (after Christmas) | Wednesday 6 January 2027 |
| February break | Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 February 2027 |
| February in-service day | Wednesday 17 February 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Schools close (Easter) | Friday 2 April 2027 (2.30pm) |
| Spring break | Monday 5 – Friday 16 April 2027 |
| Pupils return after spring break | Monday 19 April 2027 |
| May Day | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| May in-service day | Thursday 6 May 2027 |
| Local holiday | Friday 28 & Monday 31 May 2027* |
| Summer break (schools close 1pm) | Friday 25 June 2027 |
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South Lanarkshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official South Lanarkshire School Holidays and term dates for 2027/2028.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Teachers return | Tuesday 10 August 2027 |
| In-service days | Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 August 2027 |
| Pupils return to school | Thursday 12 August 2027 |
| September weekend | Friday 24 & Monday 27 September 2027 |
| October break | Monday 11 – Friday 15 October 2027 |
| November in-service day | Monday 8 November 2027 |
| Schools close (Christmas) | Wednesday 22 December 2027 (2.30pm) |
| Pupils return (after Christmas) | Wednesday 5 January 2028 |
| February break | Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 February 2028 |
| February in-service day | Wednesday 16 February 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday 31 March 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 3 April 2028 |
| Spring break | Monday 10 – Friday 21 April 2028 |
| May Day | Monday 1 May 2028 |
| Local holiday | Friday 26 & Monday 29 May 2028 |
| Summer break | Friday 23 June 2028 (1pm) |
In-Service Training Days in South Lanarkshire
In-service days mean no school for pupils while teachers train. For 2026–2028, these are fixed dates:
2026/2027
- 11 & 12 August 2026
- 9 November 2026
- 17 February 2027
- 6 May 2027
2027/2028
- 10 & 11 August 2027
- 8 November 2027
- 16 February 2028
- 4 May 2028 (estimated)
School Attendance Days Summary
| Academic Year | Pupil Attendance Days | Teacher Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | 190 days | 195 days |
| 2026/2027 | 190 days | 195 days |
| 2027/2028 | 190 days | 195 days |
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FAQs
Is the October break a full week off?
Yes. The October break runs Monday to Friday – pupils return the following Monday.
Are in-service days the same for all South Lanarkshire schools?
Yes, for council schools. All in-service dates listed apply to every primary and secondary school in the area.
Do pupils attend school on Good Friday?
No. Good Friday is a school holiday across South Lanarkshire.
Is Easter Monday a school holiday?
Yes. Easter Monday schools remain closed.
How many days do pupils attend school per year in South Lanarkshire?
190 days. This is the legal minimum required by Scottish government education guidelines.
Useful Resources
For the Official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.