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Academic year 2026/27

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) School Holidays

The full 2026/27 school calendar for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) schools. The new term starts 13 August 2026 and the year ends 25 June 2027. The summer holiday runs from 26 June 2027 to 18 August 2027 — 54 days. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) has 2 in-service days when schools are closed to pupils for staff training.

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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) school holidays 2026/27 — at a glance

October break
12 Oct – 20 Oct
Christmas
23 Dec – 4 Jan
February break
12 Feb – 16 Feb
Summer
26 Jun – 18 Aug

Academic year at a glance

Term time
Holiday
In-service day

Term dates summary

Autumn term

13 Aug – 11 Oct

41 school days

Winter term

21 Oct – 22 Dec

42 school days

Spring term

5 Jan – 25 Mar

54 school days

Summer term

10 Apr – 25 Jun

53 school days

PeriodStartsEndsDaysTypevs England
Local Holiday9 October 20269 October 20261Holiday—
October Holiday12 October 202620 October 20269HolidayAligns with English half-term
October In-Service Day21 October 202621 October 20261In-service—
November Mid-Term (St Andrew's Day)27 November 202630 November 20264HolidayEngland doesn't have this
Christmas Holiday23 December 20264 January 202713HolidaySimilar dates to England
February Mid-Term Holiday12 February 202716 February 20275HolidayEngland doesn't have this
February In-Service Day17 February 202717 February 20271In-service—
Spring Holiday26 March 20279 April 202715HolidayRoughly aligns with English Easter
April/May Mid-Term Holiday30 April 20273 May 20274HolidayEngland doesn't have this
Summer Holiday26 June 202718 August 202754HolidayStarts 3–4 weeks earlier than England

Money & school admin for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) parents

While you have the calendar open, three things worth sorting for the year ahead.

School clothing grant

£120–£150 per child

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) pays a school clothing grant — check if you qualify and how to claim it.

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Scottish Child Payment

£28.20/week per child

A weekly payment for every child under 16 in families on qualifying benefits.

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Looking ahead: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) school holidays 2027/28

Term is expected to start 16 August 2027 and end 23 June 2028.

PeriodStartsEndsType
Autumn In-Service13 September 202714 September 2027In-service
October Holiday11 October 202715 October 2027Holiday
Christmas Holiday20 December 20275 January 2028Holiday
February Holiday14 February 202815 February 2028Holiday
February In-Service16 February 202816 February 2028In-service
Easter Holiday3 April 202814 April 2028Holiday
May Day1 May 20281 May 2028Holiday
May In-Service4 May 20284 May 2028In-service
Summer Holiday26 June 202811 August 2028Holiday

Clothing grant

£120 – £150

Primary: £120 · Secondary: £150

Apply at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles)

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Frequently asked questions

When do schools go back in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) for 2026/27?

Schools in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) return for the 2026/27 academic year on 13 August 2026. This is the official term-start date used by council-managed primary and secondary schools across Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles).

When is the October break in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) 2026/27?

The October break in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) runs from 12 October 2026 to 20 October 2026 inclusive. Schools return the following school day.

When are the Christmas school holidays in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles)?

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) schools close for the Christmas holiday from 23 December 2026 and return on the school day after 4 January 2027.

When does the summer holiday start in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles)?

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) schools break up for the summer on 26 June 2027 and return for the new academic year on 18 August 2027 or the school day after, depending on in-service day scheduling.

How many in-service days does Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) have in 2026/27?

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) has 2 published in-service days in the 2026/27 academic year. On an in-service day schools are closed to pupils but staff are in for training and planning.

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Dates last checked April 2026.

Dates follow the typical Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) regional pattern. Always confirm with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) before booking holidays, flights or childcare. See our editorial policy for how we source this data.