Academic year 2026/27

Glasgow City School Holidays

The full 2026/27 school calendar for Glasgow City schools. The new term starts 12 August 2026 and the year ends 24 June 2027. The summer holiday runs from 25 June 2027 to 11 August 2027 — 48 days. Glasgow City has 1 in-service day when schools are closed to pupils for staff training.

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Glasgow City school holidays 2026/27 — at a glance

October break: 12 Oct – 16 Oct
Christmas: 21 Dec – 5 Jan
February break: 15 Feb – 16 Feb
Easter: 5 Apr – 16 Apr
Summer: 25 Jun – 11 Aug

Glasgow City term dates 2026/27: how the school year runs

Glasgow City Council sets the school term dates and holiday dates for every council-run primary and secondary school in the area. For 2026/27, term starts on 12 August 2026 — the back-to-school date after the summer break — and the school year ends on 24 June 2027, with 8 school holidays and 1 in-service day in between.

The September weekend — the traditional autumn long weekend Glasgow City schools take — falls on 25 September 2026 to 28 September 2026. The October week — the autumn mid-term break — runs from 12 October 2026 to 16 October 2026. The February mid-term break falls on 15 February 2027 to 16 February 2027.

Schools break up for Christmas on 21 December 2026 and the Christmas holiday runs to 5 January 2027. The easter holiday runs from 5 April 2027 to 16 April 2027.

The summer holidays begin on 25 June 2027 — 48 days off before the new school year. Pupils are expected back for 2027/28 on 11 August 2027 — provisional until Glasgow City confirms.

When do schools go back in Glasgow City?

Pupil return dates after each 2026/27 break, with weekends and in-service days already accounted for — the day your child is actually back in class.

After the September Weekend: 29 September 2026
After the October Holiday: 19 October 2026
After the Christmas Holiday: 6 January 2027
After the February Mid-Term: 18 February 2027
After the Easter Holiday: 19 April 2027
After the May Day: 4 May 2027
After the May Weekend: 1 June 2027

Academic year at a glance

Term time

Holiday

In-service day

Term dates summary

Autumn term

12 Aug – 11 Oct

41 school days

Winter term

17 Oct – 20 Dec

45 school days

Spring term

6 Jan – 4 Apr

60 school days

Summer term

17 Apr – 24 Jun

46 school days

Period	Starts	Ends	Days	Type	vs England
September Weekend	25 September 2026	28 September 2026	4	Holiday	—
October Holiday	12 October 2026	16 October 2026	5	Holiday	Aligns with English half-term
Christmas Holiday	21 December 2026	5 January 2027	16	Holiday	Similar dates to England
February Mid-Term	15 February 2027	16 February 2027	2	Holiday	England takes a longer half-term week
February In-Service	17 February 2027	17 February 2027	1	In-service	—
Easter Holiday	5 April 2027	16 April 2027	12	Holiday	Roughly aligns with English Easter
May Day	3 May 2027	3 May 2027	1	Holiday	Same across UK
May Weekend	28 May 2027	31 May 2027	4	Holiday	Same across UK
Summer Holiday	25 June 2027	11 August 2027	48	Holiday	Starts 3–4 weeks earlier than England

Money & school admin for Glasgow City parents

While you have the calendar open, three things worth sorting for the year ahead.

School clothing grant

£120–£150 per child

Glasgow City pays a school clothing grant — check if you qualify and how to claim it.

Clothing grant guide

Catchment checker

Which school is yours?

Enter your postcode to find your catchment school and confirm your council.

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Scottish Child Payment

£28.20/week per child

A weekly payment for every child under 16 in families on qualifying benefits.

Check eligibility

Looking ahead: Glasgow City school holidays 2027/28

Term is expected to start 11 August 2027 and end 22 June 2028.

Period	Starts	Ends	Type
September Weekend	24 September 2027	27 September 2027	Holiday
October Holiday	11 October 2027	15 October 2027	Holiday
Christmas Holiday	20 December 2027	5 January 2028	Holiday
February Mid-Term	14 February 2028	15 February 2028	Holiday
February In-Service	16 February 2028	16 February 2028	In-service
Easter Holiday	3 April 2028	14 April 2028	Holiday
May Day	1 May 2028	1 May 2028	Holiday
May Weekend	26 May 2028	29 May 2028	Holiday
Summer Holiday	23 June 2028	9 August 2028	Holiday

Clothing grant

£120 – £150

Primary: £120 · Secondary: £150

Apply at Glasgow City

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Frequently asked questions

When do schools go back in Glasgow City for 2026/27?

Schools in Glasgow City return for the 2026/27 academic year on 12 August 2026. This is the official term-start date used by council-managed primary and secondary schools across Glasgow City.

When is the September weekend in Glasgow City 2026?

The September weekend in Glasgow City runs from 25 September 2026 to 28 September 2026 inclusive. Pupils go back to school on 29 September 2026.

When is the October break in Glasgow City 2026/27?

The October break in Glasgow City — the October week — runs from 12 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 inclusive. Pupils go back to school on 19 October 2026.

When are the Christmas school holidays in Glasgow City?

Glasgow City schools close for the Christmas holiday from 21 December 2026, and pupils go back to school on 6 January 2027.

When is the Easter holiday in Glasgow City 2026/27?

The Easter holiday in Glasgow City runs from 5 April 2027 to 16 April 2027 inclusive. Pupils go back to school on 19 April 2027.

When does the summer holiday start in Glasgow City?

Glasgow City schools break up for the summer on 25 June 2027. The holiday runs to 11 August 2027, and pupils are expected back for 2027/28 on 11 August 2027 — provisional until Glasgow City confirms.

How many in-service days does Glasgow City have in 2026/27?

Glasgow City has 1 published in-service day in the 2026/27 academic year. On an in-service day schools are closed to pupils but staff are in for training and planning.

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Dates last checked April 2026.

Dates follow the typical Glasgow City regional pattern. Always confirm with Glasgow City before booking holidays, flights or childcare. See our editorial policy for how we source this data.