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
City of Edinburgh
Term: 12 Aug – 29 Jun
2026/27
Glasgow City
Term: 12 Aug – 24 Jun
| Period | City of Edinburgh | Glasgow City | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| September Holiday | 14 Sept – 14 Sept | — | Not in Glasgow City |
| October Holiday | 12 Oct – 19 Oct | 12 Oct – 16 Oct | Different |
| Christmas Holiday | 21 Dec – 5 Jan | 21 Dec – 5 Jan | Same |
| February Mid-Term Holiday | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | — | Not in Glasgow City |
| Good Friday Weekend | 26 Mar – 29 Mar | — | Not in Glasgow City |
| Spring Holiday | 5 Apr – 19 Apr | — | Not in Glasgow City |
| May Day | 3 May – 3 May | 3 May – 3 May | Same |
| May In-Service Day | 4 May – 4 May | — | Not in Glasgow City |
| Victoria Day | 24 May – 24 May | — | Not in Glasgow City |
| Summer Holiday | 30 Jun – 17 Aug | 25 Jun – 11 Aug | Different |
| September Weekend | — | 25 Sept – 28 Sept | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| February Mid-Term | — | 15 Feb – 16 Feb | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| February In-Service | — | 17 Feb – 17 Feb | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Easter Holiday | — | 5 Apr – 16 Apr | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| May Weekend | — | 28 May – 31 May | Not in City of Edinburgh |