East Ayrshire school term dates 2027/28
Showing the 2027/28 calendar only. Current and next year
Next term date
Schools break up in 104 days — Fri 18 Dec 2026
Next holiday: September local holidays, Fri 18 Sep 2026 – Mon 21 Sep 2026
Verified from www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
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2027/28 — next year, already published
Terms 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term computed | Wed 18 Aug 2027 | Tue 21 Dec 2027 | 76 |
| Spring term computed | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 61 |
| Summer term computed | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 | 51 |
Holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| September local holidays | Fri 17 Sep 2027 | Mon 20 Sep 2027 |
| October half term | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 22 Dec 2027 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 |
| February local holiday | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday computed | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 |
| May Day local holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Mon 3 Jul 2028 | — |
INSET and closure days 2027/28
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Mon 16 Aug 2027 | Mon 16 Aug 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 17 Aug 2027 | Tue 17 Aug 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 25 Oct 2027 | Mon 25 Oct 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 22 Feb 2028 | Tue 22 Feb 2028 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 |
What's different about East Ayrshire
- There are 1 half-term break in 2027/28: October half term.
- The source lists 5 pupil-free days (INSET day): Mon 16 Aug 2027, Tue 17 Aug 2027, Mon 25 Oct 2027, Tue 22 Feb 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028.
- Good Friday (Fri 14 Apr 2028) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- The 2027/28 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: East Ayrshire, official school term dates. www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Verified from www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School holidays 2027 to 2028 Please note that all dates are inclusive. August 2027 | Date | Description | Monday 16 August 2027 | In-service day | Tuesday 17 August 2027 | In-service day | Wednesday 18 August 2027 | Pupils return September 2027 | Date | Description | Friday 17 September to Monday 20 September 2027 | Local holidays (subject to change in alignment with Ayr Gold Cup weekend) | Tuesday 21 September 2027 | Pupils return October 2027 | Date | Description | Monday 11 October to Friday 22 October 2027 | October holidays | Monday 25 October 2027 | In-service day | Tuesday 26 October 2027 | Pupils return December 2027 to January 2028 | Date | Description | Wednesday 22 December 2027 to Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Christmas and New Year | Wednesday 5 January 2028 | Pupils return February 2028 | Date | Description | Monday 21 February 2028 | Local holiday | Tuesday 22 February 2028 | In-service day | Wednesday 23 February 2028 | Pupils return April 2028 | Date | Description | Monday 3 April to Monday 17 April 2028 | Easter holidays (Good Friday - 14 April 2028) | Tuesday 18 April 2028 | In-service day | Wednesday 19 April 2028 | Pupils return May 2028 | Date | Description | Monday 1 May 2028 | Local holiday (May Day) | Tuesday 2 May 2028 | Pupils return July and August 2028 | Date | Description | Monday 3 July to Friday 11 August 2028 | Summer holidays | Monday 14 August 2028 | In-service day | Tuesday 15 August 2028 | In-service day | Wednesday 16 August 2028 | Pupils return
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the September local holidays 2026 in East Ayrshire?
- The September local holidays in East Ayrshire runs from Friday 18 September 2026 to Monday 21 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in East Ayrshire?
- The October half term in East Ayrshire runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in East Ayrshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in East Ayrshire?
- The Christmas holiday in East Ayrshire runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do East Ayrshire schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in East Ayrshire starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.