City of Edinburgh School Holidays
Term dates and school holiday dates for City of Edinburgh for 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28. Add to your calendar or sign up for email alerts when dates are confirmed.
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City of Edinburgh School Holidays 2025/26
Estimated| Holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
October Half Term | 13th October 2025Monday 13th October 2025 | 24th October 2025Friday 24th October 2025 |
Christmas | 22nd December 2025Monday 22nd December 2025 | 5th January 2026Monday 5th January 2026 |
February Break | 9th February 2026Monday 9th February 2026 | 13th February 2026Friday 13th February 2026 |
Easter | 2nd April 2026Thursday 2nd April 2026 | 17th April 2026Friday 17th April 2026 |
May DayBank Holiday | 4th May 2026Monday 4th May 2026 | 4th May 2026Monday 4th May 2026 |
Summer | 26th June 2026Friday 26th June 2026 | 17th August 2026Monday 17th August 2026 |
Dates shown are the start of the official holiday period. Schools typically break up on the Friday before.
City of Edinburgh School Holidays 2026/27
Estimated2026/27 dates are estimated based on typical patterns. Verify with your local council before booking.
| Holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
October Week | 12th October 2026Monday 12th October 2026 | 16th October 2026Friday 16th October 2026 |
Christmas | 19th December 2026Saturday 19th December 2026 | 4th January 2027Monday 4th January 2027 |
February Break | 15th February 2027Monday 15th February 2027 | 17th February 2027Wednesday 17th February 2027 |
Good FridayBank Holiday | 26th March 2027Friday 26th March 2027 | 26th March 2027Friday 26th March 2027 |
Easter | 3rd April 2027Saturday 3rd April 2027 | 16th April 2027Friday 16th April 2027 |
May DayBank Holiday | 3rd May 2027Monday 3rd May 2027 | 3rd May 2027Monday 3rd May 2027 |
Summer | 26th June 2027Saturday 26th June 2027 | 16th August 2027Monday 16th August 2027 |
Dates shown are the start of the official holiday period. Schools typically break up on the Friday before.
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