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
Scottish Borders
Term: 19 Aug – 1 Jul
2026/27
City of Edinburgh
Term: 19 Aug – 25 Jun
| Period | Scottish Borders | City of Edinburgh | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| October Holiday | 12 Oct – 16 Oct | 12 Oct – 16 Oct | Same |
| October In-Service Day | 19 Oct – 19 Oct | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| St Andrew's Day Holiday | 30 Nov – 30 Nov | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Christmas Holiday | 23 Dec – 5 Jan | 21 Dec – 5 Jan | Different |
| February Holiday | 8 Feb – 12 Feb | 8 Feb – 9 Feb | Different |
| February In-Service Day | 15 Feb – 15 Feb | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Good Friday | 26 Mar – 26 Mar | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Easter Holiday | 5 Apr – 16 Apr | 5 Apr – 16 Apr | Same |
| May Day | 3 May – 3 May | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| May In-Service Day | 4 May – 4 May | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Summer Holiday | 2 Jul – 17 Aug | 28 Jun – 13 Aug | Different |
| September Weekend | — | 18 Sept – 21 Sept | Not in Scottish Borders |
| February In-Service | — | 10 Feb – 10 Feb | Not in Scottish Borders |
| May Bank Holiday | — | 3 May – 3 May | Not in Scottish Borders |
| Victoria Day | — | 24 May – 24 May | Not in Scottish Borders |