There are 5 main Stirling School Holidays throughout the school year, covering breaks in the autumn term, winter term, spring term, and summer term. If you’re looking for the latest school term and holiday dates, this page highlights key periods such as the October holiday, festive holiday, Christmas holidays, Easter holiday, Easter break, and May Day, making it easy to stay informed.
This overview of Stirling School Holidays also includes pupil return dates, school closure dates, staff development days, inset days, and Stirling local holidays. Based on information from Stirling Council education, it serves as a helpful Stirling school calendar resource, with printable school term dates to support family planning around Scottish school holidays and the annual October break.
Stirling School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official Stirling School term dates for 2025/2026 school year.
Summer Term
- Term starts: Monday 20 April 2026
- Term ends: Friday 26 June 2026
Staff Development Days and Local Holidays
- Friday 1 May 2026
- Monday 4 May 2026 (May Day)
Summer Holiday
- Starts Monday 29 June 2026
- Ends Friday 7 August 2026
- Monday 10 August 2026 (Staff development/inset day)
- Tuesday 11 August 2026 (Staff development/inset day)
- Pupils return: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Stirling School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Stirling School Holidays for 2026/2027 school year.
Autumn Term
- Term starts Monday 10 August 2026
- Pupils return Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Term ends Friday 9 October 2026
Staff Development Days
- Monday 10 August 2026
- Tuesday 11 August 2026
October Holiday
- Starts Monday 12 October 2026
- Ends Friday 23 October 2026
Winter Term
- Term starts Monday 26 October 2026
- Term ends Tuesday 22 December 2026
Festive Holidays (Christmas Holidays)
- Wednesday 23 December 2026
- Monday 4 January 2027
Spring Term
- Term starts Tuesday 5 January 2027
- Term ends Friday 2 April 2027
Staff Development Days and Local Holidays
- Monday 8 February 2027
- Tuesday 9 February 2027
- Wednesday 10 February 2027
- Thursday 11 February 2027
- Friday 12 February 2027
- Friday 26 March 2027 (Good Friday school holiday)
- Monday 29 March 2027 (Easter Monday school holiday)
Spring Holiday (Easter Break)
- Starts Monday 5 April 2027
- Ends Friday 16 April 2027
Summer Term
- Term starts Monday 19 April 2027
- Term ends Friday 25 June 2027
Staff Development Days and Local Holidays
- Friday 30 April 2027
- Monday 3 May 2027 (May Day)
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Stirling School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Stirling School Holidays for 2027/2028 school year.
Autumn Term
- Monday 9 August 2027 (Staff development day)
- Tuesday 10 August 2027 (Staff development day)
- Wednesday 11 August 2027 (Pupils return)
- Friday 8 October 2027
Staff Development Days
- Monday 9 August 2027
- Tuesday 10 August 2027
October Holiday (October Break)
- Starts Monday 11 October 2027
- Ends Friday 22 October 2027
Winter Term
- Term starts Monday 25 October 2027
- Term ends Tuesday 21 December 2027
Festive Holidays (Christmas Holidays)
- Wednesday 22 December 2027
- Tuesday 4 January 2028
Spring Term
- Term starts Wednesday 5 January 2028
- Term ends Friday 31 March 2028
Staff Development Days and Local Holidays
- Monday 14 February 2028 (Staff development day)
- Tuesday 15 February 2028 (Staff development day)
- Wednesday 16 February 2028 (Local holiday)
- Thursday 17 February 2028 (Local holiday)
- Friday 18 February 2028 (Local holiday)
Spring Holiday (Easter Break)
- Starts Monday 3 April 2028
- Ends Monday 17 April 2028
Summer Term
- Term starts Tuesday 18 April 2028
- Term ends Friday 23 June 2028
Staff Development Days and Local Holidays
- Friday 28 April 2028 (Staff development day)
- Monday 1 May 2028 (May Day local holiday)
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Below are the official Stirling School Holidays for 2028/2029 school year.
Autumn Term
- Monday 14 August 2028 (Staff development day)
- Tuesday 15 August 2028 (Staff development day)
- Wednesday 16 August 2028 (Pupils return)
- Friday 6 October 2028
Staff Development Days
- Monday 14 August 2028
- Tuesday 15 August 2028
October Holiday (October Break)
- Monday 9 October 2028
- Friday 20 October 2028
Winter Term
- Term starts Monday 23 October 2028
- Term ends Friday 22 December 2028
Festive Holidays (Christmas Holidays)
- Starts Monday 25 December 2028
- Ends Friday 5 January 2029
Spring Term
- Term starts Monday 8 January 2029
- Term ends Thursday 29 March 2029
Staff Development Days and Local Holidays
- Monday 12 February 2029 (Staff development day)
- Tuesday 13 February 2029 (Staff development day)
- Wednesday 14 February 2029 (Local holiday)
- Thursday 15 February 2029 (Local holiday)
- Friday 16 February 2029 (Local holiday)
Spring Holiday (Easter Break)
- Starts Friday 30 March 2029
- Ends Friday 13 April 2029
Summer Term
- Term starts Monday 16 April 2029
- Term ends Friday 29 June 2029
Staff Development Days and Local Holidays
- Friday 4 May 2029 (Staff development day)
- Monday 7 May 2029 (May Day local holiday)
Printable School Term Dates Stirling
| Academic Year | Printable PDF Calendar | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | school term dates for 2025-2026 | Stirling Council |
| 2026/2027 | school term dates for 2026-2027 | Stirling Council |
| 2027/2028 | school term dates for 2027-2028 | Stirling Council |
| 2028/2029 | school term dates for 2028/2029 | Stirling Council |
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FAQs
Does Stirling Council follow the same term pattern every year?
Yes. Stirling schools follow a consistent pattern where the autumn term starts on the Monday of the second full week in August, with set dates for October, festive, and Easter breaks.
Are there Scottish school holidays differences in Stirling?
Yes. Stirling Council sets its own holiday dates within Scottish education guidelines, so Stirling school holidays may differ from other council areas like Glasgow or Edinburgh.
What are staff development days in Stirling schools?
They’re inset days for teacher training. These are pupil-free days when school is closed to children so staff can receive professional development and training.
What local holidays affect Stirling school term dates?
Stirling has specific local holidays. These include May Day (first Monday in May) and February local holidays that act as additional school closure dates alongside staff development days.
When does Stirling Easter holiday usually fall?
The first Monday in April. Stirling’s Easter break is fixed for two weeks starting the first Monday in April, regardless of when Easter weekend actually falls.
Useful Resources
For the Official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.