School holidays · United Kingdom
Scotland · 2026
7 school breaks in Scotland during 2026. Longest is 49 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jun 25 – Aug 12 · 49 days
19
days away
All 2026 school breaks
7 totalListCalendar
Dec22
Christmas Holidays
Dec 22 – Jan 5 · 15 days
15d
Feb16
February Holiday
Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days
5d
Apr3
Easter Holidays
Apr 3 – 17 · 15 days
15d
May22
May Weekend
May 22 – 25 · 4 days
4d
Jun25
Summer Holidays
Jun 25 – Aug 12 · 49 days
49d
Oct12
October Holiday
Oct 12 – 23 · 12 days
12d
Dec21
Christmas Holidays
Dec 21 – Jan 5 · 16 days
16d
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2New Year Holiday📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Jan 5Christmas Holidays
February 2026
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16–20February Holiday
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3Good Friday📅 3d
5Easter
3–17Easter Holidays
May 2026
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4Early May Bank Holiday📅 3d
25Late May Bank Holiday📅 3d
22–25May Weekend
June 2026
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25–Aug 12Summer Holidays
July 2026
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3August Bank Holiday📅 3d
September 2026
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12–23October Holiday
November 2026
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30St. Andrew's Day📅 3d
December 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
21–Jan 5Christmas Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Jan2
New Year Holiday
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr5
Easter
May4
Early May Bank Holiday
May25
Late May Bank Holiday
Aug3
August Bank Holiday
Nov30
St. Andrew's Day
Dec25
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Important school holiday information · United Kingdom
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- •INSET (teacher training) days may extend holiday periods - check with your school
- •Private schools and academies may have different term dates than state schools
- •Holiday dates may vary between different local councils and authorities
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Scotland 2026?
Scotland schools have 7 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Scotland have in 2026?
Scotland schools observe 7 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Scotland 2026?
The Christmas school break in Scotland runs December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Scotland 2026?
The Easter school break in Scotland runs April 3, 2026 – April 17, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Scotland 2026?
The summer school break in Scotland runs June 25, 2026 – August 12, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Scotland. See the source link below for the official publication.