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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

Argyll and Bute

Term: 17 Aug 25 Jun

2026/27

City of Edinburgh

Term: 19 Aug 25 Jun

PeriodArgyll and ButeCity of EdinburghMatch
Autumn In-Service14 Sept – 15 SeptNot in City of Edinburgh
October Holiday12 Oct – 16 Oct12 Oct – 16 OctSame
Christmas Holiday21 Dec – 5 Jan21 Dec – 5 JanSame
February Holiday15 Feb – 16 Feb8 Feb – 9 FebDifferent
February In-Service17 Feb – 17 Feb10 Feb – 10 FebDifferent
Easter Holiday5 Apr – 16 Apr5 Apr – 16 AprSame
May Day3 May – 3 MayNot in City of Edinburgh
May In-Service6 May – 6 MayNot in City of Edinburgh
Summer Holiday28 Jun – 13 Aug28 Jun – 13 AugSame
September Weekend18 Sept – 21 SeptNot in Argyll and Bute
May Bank Holiday3 May – 3 MayNot in Argyll and Bute
Victoria Day24 May – 24 MayNot in Argyll and Bute