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Scotland School Holidays 2026

School holiday dates for all regions

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School holidays in Scotland for 2026 are listed in full on this page, broken down by region. In Scotland, school holidays follow a single national pattern, so the same dates apply across all 7 regions of the country. Altogether pupils are off for roughly 92 days across the 2026 school year. Select your region below to see precise start and end dates for the winter, spring, summer and autumn breaks.

Highlands & Islands

Highlands & Islands has 92 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 26 June–17 August.

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🎒 Highlands & Islands — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
09.02.2026 - 13.02.2026
October Half Term
12.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 17.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

North East Scotland

North East Scotland has 92 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 26 June–17 August.

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🎒 North East Scotland — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
09.02.2026 - 13.02.2026
October Half Term
12.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 17.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

Central Scotland

Central Scotland has 92 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 26 June–17 August.

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🎒 Central Scotland — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
09.02.2026 - 13.02.2026
October Half Term
12.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 17.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

Edinburgh & Lothians

Edinburgh & Lothians has 92 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 26 June–17 August.

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🎒 Edinburgh & Lothians — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
09.02.2026 - 13.02.2026
October Half Term
12.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 17.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

Glasgow & Clyde Valley

Pupils in Glasgow & Clyde Valley get 92 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 26 June and 17 August.

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🎒 Glasgow & Clyde Valley — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
09.02.2026 - 13.02.2026
October Half Term
12.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 17.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

South West Scotland

Pupils in South West Scotland get 92 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 26 June and 17 August.

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🎒 South West Scotland — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
09.02.2026 - 13.02.2026
October Half Term
12.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 17.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

Scottish Borders

Pupils in Scottish Borders get 92 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 26 June and 17 August.

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🎒 Scottish Borders — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
09.02.2026 - 13.02.2026
October Half Term
12.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 17.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027