School Holidays 2026/27
Compare Scottish Council Holidays
Pick two councils to see their 2026/27 holiday calendars side by side. Dates that match exactly are tagged Same; anything else is flagged so families split across council boundaries can plan childcare, day trips and annual leave around the actual differences.
2026/27
Angus
Term: 18 Aug – 1 Jul
2026/27
City of Edinburgh
Term: 12 Aug – 29 Jun
| Period | Angus | City of Edinburgh | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| October Holiday | 5 Oct – 16 Oct | 12 Oct – 19 Oct | Different |
| December In-Service Days | 2 Dec – 3 Dec | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| St Andrew's Day Holiday | 4 Dec – 4 Dec | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Christmas Holiday | 24 Dec – 6 Jan | 21 Dec – 5 Jan | Different |
| February In-Service Day | 11 Feb – 11 Feb | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| February Mid-Term Holiday | 12 Feb – 15 Feb | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | Different |
| Spring Holiday | 29 Mar – 9 Apr | 5 Apr – 19 Apr | Different |
| May Day | 3 May – 3 May | 3 May – 3 May | Same |
| May In-Service Day | 31 May – 31 May | 4 May – 4 May | Different |
| Summer Holiday | 2 Jul – 16 Aug | 30 Jun – 17 Aug | Different |
| September Holiday | — | 14 Sept – 14 Sept | Not in Angus |
| Good Friday Weekend | — | 26 Mar – 29 Mar | Not in Angus |
| Victoria Day | — | 24 May – 24 May | Not in Angus |