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
West Lothian
Term: 12 Aug – 25 Jun
2026/27
City of Edinburgh
Term: 12 Aug – 29 Jun
| Period | West Lothian | City of Edinburgh | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| September Holiday | 21 Sept – 21 Sept | 14 Sept – 14 Sept | Different |
| October Holiday | 19 Oct – 23 Oct | 12 Oct – 19 Oct | Different |
| October In-Service Day | 26 Oct – 26 Oct | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Christmas Holiday | 21 Dec – 4 Jan | 21 Dec – 5 Jan | Different |
| February Holiday | 8 Feb – 12 Feb | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| February In-Service Day | 15 Feb – 15 Feb | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Easter Holiday | 26 Mar – 9 Apr | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| May Day | 3 May – 3 May | 3 May – 3 May | Same |
| May In-Service Day | 6 May – 6 May | 4 May – 4 May | Different |
| Local Holiday (most schools) | 24 May – 24 May | — | Not in City of Edinburgh |
| Summer Holiday | 26 Jun – 10 Aug | 30 Jun – 17 Aug | Different |
| February Mid-Term Holiday | — | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | Not in West Lothian |
| Good Friday Weekend | — | 26 Mar – 29 Mar | Not in West Lothian |
| Spring Holiday | — | 5 Apr – 19 Apr | Not in West Lothian |
| Victoria Day | — | 24 May – 24 May | Not in West Lothian |