Argyll and Bute school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 108 days — Tue 22 Dec 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 5 Oct 2026 – Fri 16 Oct 2026
Verified from www.argyll-bute.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
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2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 17 Aug 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 80 |
| Spring term | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 56 |
| Summer term | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 | 52 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term computed | Mon 5 Oct 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| November pupil break computed | Mon 23 Nov 2026 | Mon 23 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| February holiday computed | Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 |
| Easter public holidays computed | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 |
| Easter holiday computed | Mon 5 Apr 2027 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 |
| May holiday computed | Fri 28 May 2027 | Mon 31 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Mon 5 Jul 2027 | — |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Thu 13 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Fri 14 Aug 2026 | Fri 14 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 23 Nov 2026 | Mon 23 Nov 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Fri 28 May 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
What's different about Argyll and Bute
- The autumn term in Argyll and Bute is 80 school days (Mon 17 Aug 2026 – Tue 22 Dec 2026), 7 days longer than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Argyll and Bute schools break up for summer on Fri 2 Jul 2027, 26 days before the latest (Surrey, Wed 28 Jul 2027).
- There are 1 half-term break in 2026/27: October half term.
- The source lists 5 pupil-free days (INSET day): Thu 13 Aug 2026, Fri 14 Aug 2026, Mon 23 Nov 2026, Mon 15 Feb 2027, Fri 28 May 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter public holidays.
- The 2026/27 dates were first published in September 2026.
Who these dates apply to
The council sets local term dates, but individual schools choose in-service days and may make small changes.
Where these dates come from
Source: Argyll and Bute, official school term dates. www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
Verified from www.argyll-bute.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School holidays 2026 - 2027 | Argyll and Bute Council Skip to main content Services Menu My Council My Council My Community My Account English Gàidhlig Services Services menu Births, deaths and marriages Business and Licensing Council Tax and benefits Education and learning Environment Housing Planning and Building Standards Roads and travel Rubbish and recycling Social care and health Breadcrumbs Home Education and learning Schools School holidays 2026 - 2027 School holidays for all areas of Argyll and Bute - August 2026 to July 2027 Printable School Holidays 2026/27 For specific school closing times on end of term days, please contact the school direct. Start of term - August Teachers In-service days: Thursday 13th August and Friday 14th August 2026 School opens - Pupils return: Monday 17th August 2026 October School closes - Last day of school: Friday 2nd October 2026 School opens - Pupils return: Monday 19th October 2026 November School closes - Last day of school: Friday 20th November 2026 Teachers In-service day: Monday 23rd November 2026 School opens - Pupils return: Tuesday 24th November 2026 December/January School Closes - Last day of school: Tuesday 22nd December 2026 School Opens - Pupils return: Tuesday 5th January 2027 February School closes - Last day of school: Friday 5th February 2027 Teachers In-service day: Monday 15th February 2027 School opens - Pupils return: Tuesday 16th February 2027 March School closes - Last day of school: Thursday 25th March 2027 School opens - pupils return: Tuesday 30th March 2027 April School closes - Last day of school: Friday 2nd April 2027 School opens - Pupils return: Monday 19th April 2027 May School closes - Last day of school: Thursday 27th May 2027 Teachers In-service day: Friday 28th May 2027 School opens - Pupils return: Tuesday 1st June 2027 July School closes - Last day of school: Friday 2nd July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the October half term 2026 in Argyll and Bute?
- The October half term in Argyll and Bute runs from Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When is the November pupil break 2026 in Argyll and Bute?
- The November pupil break in Argyll and Bute runs from Monday 23 November 2026 to Monday 23 November 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in Argyll and Bute in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Argyll and Bute?
- The Christmas holiday in Argyll and Bute runs from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do Argyll and Bute schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in Argyll and Bute starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.