Clackmannanshire school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 34 days — Fri 9 Oct 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 12 Oct 2026 – Fri 23 Oct 2026
Verified from www.clacks.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 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | 43 |
| Winter term | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 40 |
| Spring term | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 57 |
| Summer term | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 25 Jun 2027 | 48 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| Spring half-term holiday | Wed 10 Feb 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Good Friday and Easter Monday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 5 Apr 2027 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 |
| May public holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Mon 28 Jun 2027 | — |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Mon 10 Aug 2026 | Mon 10 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 11 Aug 2026 | Tue 11 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Fri 27 Nov 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Mon 8 Feb 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 9 Feb 2027 | Tue 9 Feb 2027 |
What's different about Clackmannanshire
- The autumn term in Clackmannanshire is 43 school days (Wed 12 Aug 2026 – Fri 9 Oct 2026), 30 days shorter than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Clackmannanshire schools break up for summer on Fri 25 Jun 2027, the earliest of the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover (Surrey is last, on 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): Mon 10 Aug 2026, Tue 11 Aug 2026, Fri 27 Nov 2026, Mon 8 Feb 2027, Tue 9 Feb 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the good Friday and Easter Monday.
- 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: Clackmannanshire, official school term dates. www.clacks.gov.uk
Verified from www.clacks.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School Term Dates 2026/27 School term dates are also available for 2027/28 | 2028/29 We operate a set pattern of school holidays. Autumn term: Starts on the Monday of the second full week in August.(as the first 2 days are normally staff development days pupils will start on the Wednesday) October holiday: Two weeks starting on the Monday of the second full week in October. Christmas holiday: Normally two full weeks to include two public holidays on 1st and 2nd January. Easter holiday: The first Monday in April, for two weeks, regardless of when Easter weekend falls. | Event | Date | Autumn term begins (Staff only - staff development days): | Monday & Tuesday 10 & 11 August 2026 | Autumn term begins (Pupils): | Wednesday 12 August 2026 | Autumn term ends: | Friday 9 October 2026 | October holiday begins: | Monday 12 October 2026 | October holiday ends: | Friday 23 October 2026 | Winter term begins: | Monday 26 October 2026 | Staff development day (pupils off) | Friday 27 November 2026 | Winter term ends | Tuesday 22 December 2026 | Christmas holiday begins: | Wednesday 23 December 2026 | Christmas holiday ends: | Monday 4 January 2027 | Spring term begins: | Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Staff development days (pupils off) | Monday & Tuesday 8 & 9 February 2027 | Spring half-term holiday begins: | Wednesday 10 February 2027 | Spring half-term holiday ends: | Friday 12 February 2027 | Public holiday - Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | Public holiday - Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring term ends: | Friday 2 April 2027 | Spring holidays begin: | Monday 5 April 2027 | Spring holidays end: | Friday 16 April 2027 | Summer term begins: | Monday 19 April 2027 | May public holiday: | Monday 3 May 2027 | Summer term ends: | Friday 25 June 2027 | Summer holidays begin: | Monday 28 June 2027 | Summer holidays end (provisional): | Friday 6 August 2027 | Staff Development Days Monday 10 August 2026 Tuesday 11 August 2026 Friday 27 November 2026 Monday 8 February 2027 Tuesday 9 February 2027 Related Pages
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the autumn term end in Clackmannanshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 9 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Clackmannanshire?
- The October half term in Clackmannanshire runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Clackmannanshire schools go back for the winter term in October 2026?
- The winter term in Clackmannanshire starts on Monday 26 October 2026.
- When does the winter term end in Clackmannanshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Clackmannanshire?
- The Christmas holiday in Clackmannanshire runs from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.