Midlothian school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 108 days — Tue 22 Dec 2026
Next holiday: Autumn holiday, Fri 11 Sep 2026 – Mon 14 Sep 2026
Verified from www.midlothian.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 scotland published late week start |
Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 85 |
| Spring term scotland published late week start |
Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 55 |
| Summer term | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Tue 29 Jun 2027 | 48 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn holiday | Fri 11 Sep 2026 | Mon 14 Sep 2026 |
| October half term computed | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Mon 19 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 |
| February midterm computed | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter public holidays computed | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 |
| Easter holiday computed | Mon 5 Apr 2027 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 |
| May Day | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Victoria Day | Mon 24 May 2027 | Mon 24 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Wed 30 Jun 2027 | — |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Tue 11 Aug 2026 | Tue 11 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Mon 19 Oct 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 24 May 2027 | Mon 24 May 2027 |
What's different about Midlothian
- The autumn term in Midlothian is 85 school days (Thu 13 Aug 2026 – Tue 22 Dec 2026), 12 days longer than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Midlothian schools break up for summer on Tue 29 Jun 2027, 29 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): Tue 11 Aug 2026, Wed 12 Aug 2026, Mon 19 Oct 2026, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Mon 24 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: Midlothian, official school term dates. www.midlothian.gov.uk
Verified from www.midlothian.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School term dates 2026/27 Download calendar 2026/27 (PDF) Download term dates 2026/27 (iCal file) Term end / midterm break up dates are last day in school before holiday starts. Autumn Term starts: Thursday 13 August 2026 Autumn holiday: Friday 11 September to Monday 14 September 2026 inclusive Midterm: All break: Friday 9 October 2026 Pupils resume: Tuesday 20 October 2026 Term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026 Spring Term starts: Thursday 7 January 2027 Midterm: All break: Friday 12 February 2027 Pupils resume: Monday 22 February 2027 Easter: All break: Thursday 25 March 2027 All resume: Tuesday 30 March 2027 Term ends: Friday 2 April 2027 Summer Term starts: Tuesday 20 April 2027 May Day: Monday 3 May 2027 Victoria Day: Monday 24 May 2027 Term ends: Tuesday 29 June 2027 Staff development/non-pupil days Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12 August 2026 Monday 19 October 2026 Wednesday 6 January 2027 Monday 24 May 2027 Schools set their own start and finish times. To find out what time the school day finishes on the last day of term, contact your school. Dates for other years
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the autumn holiday 2026 in Midlothian?
- The autumn holiday in Midlothian runs from Friday 11 September 2026 to Monday 14 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Midlothian?
- The October half term in Midlothian runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Monday 19 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in Midlothian in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Midlothian?
- The Christmas holiday in Midlothian runs from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do Midlothian schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in Midlothian starts on Thursday 7 January 2027.