East Dunbartonshire 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 weekend, Fri 25 Sep 2026 – Mon 28 Sep 2026
Verified from www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
Check your school's calendar.
2027/28 — next year, already published
Terms 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 16 Aug 2027 | Wed 22 Dec 2027 | 84 |
| Spring term computed | Mon 10 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 57 |
| Summer term | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Wed 28 Jun 2028 | 48 |
Holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| September weekend | Fri 24 Sep 2027 | Mon 27 Sep 2027 |
| October half term | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Thu 23 Dec 2027 | Fri 7 Jan 2028 |
| February mid-term break | Mon 14 Feb 2028 | Tue 15 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 |
| May Day | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| May Holiday Weekend | Fri 26 May 2028 | Mon 29 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Thu 29 Jun 2028 | — |
INSET and closure days 2027/28
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Thu 12 Aug 2027 | Thu 12 Aug 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Fri 13 Aug 2027 | Fri 13 Aug 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Fri 8 Oct 2027 | Fri 8 Oct 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Wed 16 Feb 2028 | Wed 16 Feb 2028 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 2 May 2028 | Tue 2 May 2028 |
What's different about East Dunbartonshire
- The autumn term in East Dunbartonshire is 84 school days (Mon 16 Aug 2027 – Wed 22 Dec 2027), 12 days longer than the median across the 43 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- East Dunbartonshire schools break up for summer on Wed 28 Jun 2028, 28 days before the latest (East Riding of Yorkshire, Wed 26 Jul 2028).
- There are 1 half-term break in 2027/28: October half term.
- The source lists 5 pupil-free days (INSET day): Thu 12 Aug 2027, Fri 13 Aug 2027, Fri 8 Oct 2027, Wed 16 Feb 2028, Tue 2 May 2028.
- Good Friday (Fri 14 Apr 2028) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- The 2027/28 dates were first published in September 2026.
- The autumn term starts 1 day earlier in the calendar than in 2026/27 (Mon 16 Aug 2027 vs Mon 17 Aug 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 Dunbartonshire, official school term dates. www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Verified from www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School holidays 2027/28 School holiday dates | Holiday | Dates | August 2027 | | In-service days (Teachers return) | Thursday 12 August 2027 – Friday 13 August 2027 | Pupils return | Monday 16 August 2027 | September 2027 | | September weekend | Friday 24 September 2027 Monday 27 September 2027 | Pupils and Teachers return | Tuesday 28 September 2027 | October 2027 | | In-service day (Teachers only) | Friday 8 October 2027 | October week | Monday 11 October 2027 – Friday 15 October 2027 | Pupils and Teachers return | Monday 18 October 2027 | December 2027 and January 2028 | | Last day of term | Wednesday 22 December 2027 | Christmas and New Year | Thursday 23 December 2027 - Friday 7 January 2028 | Pupils and teachers return | Monday 10 January 2028 | February 2028 | | February mid-term break | Monday 14 February 2028 - Tuesday 15 February 2028 | In-service day (Teachers return) | Wednesday 16 February 2028 | Pupils return | Thursday 17 February 2028 | April 2028 | | Easter Holiday | Monday 3 April 2028 – Monday 17 April 2028 | Pupils and Teachers return | Tuesday 18 April 2028 | May 2028 | | May Day (closed) | Monday 1 May 2028 | In-service day (Teachers only) | Tuesday 2 May 2028 | Pupils return | Wednesday 3 May 2028 | May Holiday Weekend | Friday 26 May 2028 - Monday 29 May 2028 | Pupils & Teachers return | Tuesday 30 May 2028 | Last day of school | Wednesday 28 June 2028
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the September weekend 2026 in East Dunbartonshire?
- The September weekend in East Dunbartonshire runs from Friday 25 September 2026 to Monday 28 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in East Dunbartonshire?
- The October half term in East Dunbartonshire runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in East Dunbartonshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in East Dunbartonshire?
- The Christmas holiday in East Dunbartonshire runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do East Dunbartonshire schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in East Dunbartonshire starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.