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
Orkney Islands
Term: 18 Aug – 2 Jul
2026/27
City of Edinburgh
Term: 12 Aug – 29 Jun
| Period | Orkney Islands | City of Edinburgh | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| October Holiday | 12 Oct – 23 Oct | 12 Oct – 19 Oct | Different |
| October In-Service Days | 26 Oct – 27 Oct | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Christmas Holiday | 21 Dec – 4 Jan | 21 Dec – 5 Jan | Different |
| February Holiday | 11 Feb – 15 Feb | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| February In-Service Day | 16 Feb – 16 Feb | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| 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 | 3 Jul – 17 Aug | 30 Jun – 17 Aug | Different |
| September Holiday | — | 14 Sept – 14 Sept | Not in Orkney Islands |
| February Mid-Term Holiday | — | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | Not in Orkney Islands |
| Good Friday Weekend | — | 26 Mar – 29 Mar | Not in Orkney Islands |
| Victoria Day | — | 24 May – 24 May | Not in Orkney Islands |
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