Na h-Eileanan Siar school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 33 days — Thu 8 Oct 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Fri 9 Oct 2026 – Wed 21 Oct 2026
Verified from www.cne-siar.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 - Autumn scotland published late week start |
Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Thu 8 Oct 2026 | 41 |
| Term 2 - Winter scotland published late week start |
Thu 22 Oct 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 42 |
| Spring term | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 54 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 25 Jun 2027 | 52 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term computed | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| November mid-term holiday | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Mon 30 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| February mid-term holiday | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Tue 16 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday computed | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May mid-term holiday | Fri 30 Apr 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 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Wed 17 Feb 2027 | Wed 17 Feb 2027 |
What's different about Na h-Eileanan Siar
- The term 1 - Autumn in Na h-Eileanan Siar is 41 school days (Thu 13 Aug 2026 – Thu 8 Oct 2026), 32 days shorter than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Na h-Eileanan Siar 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, Wed 12 Aug 2026, Wed 21 Oct 2026, Wed 17 Feb 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- 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: Na h-Eileanan Siar, official school term dates. www.cne-siar.gov.uk
Verified from www.cne-siar.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School Holiday and Term Dates 2026-27 Term 1 - Autumn 2026 Monday 10 August - Thursday 8 October 2026 In-Service Day (Teachers): Monday 10 August to Wednesday 12 August 2026 School Opens (Pupils): Thursday 13 August 2026 School Closes (All): Thursday 8 October 2026 Term 2 - Winter 2026 Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 22 December 2026 In-Service Day (Teachers): Wednesday 21 October 2026 School Opens (Pupils): Thursday 22 October 2026 Mid Term Holiday (All): Friday 27 November 2026 Mid Term Holiday (All): Monday 30 November 2026 School Closes (All): Tuesday 22 December 2026 Term 3 - Spring 2027 Tuesday 5 January 2027 - Thursday 25 March 2027 School Opens (All): Tuesday 5 January 2027 Mid Term Holiday (All): Friday 12 February 2027 Mid Term Holiday (All): Monday 15 February 2027 Mid Term Holiday (All): Tuesday 16 February 2027 In-Service Day (Teachers): Wednesday 17 February 2027 School Closes (All): Thursday 25 March 2027 Term 4 - Summer 2027 Monday 12 April 2027 - Friday 25 June 2027 School Opens (All): Monday 12 April 2027 Mid Term Holiday (All): Friday 30 April 2027 Mid Term Holiday (All): Monday 3 May 2027 School Closes (All): Friday 25 June 2027 Dates of Interest (2026-27) In-Service Days - Teachers Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 August 2026 Wednesday 21 October 2026 Wednesday 17 February 2027 General Dates National Mod: Friday 9 October to Saturday 17 October 2026 Good Friday: Friday 26 March 2027 Easter Monday: Monday 29 March 2027 Proposed start date for teachers 2027: Monday 16 August 2027 Proposed start date for pupils 2027: Thursday 19 August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the term 1 - Autumn end in Na h-Eileanan Siar in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Thursday 8 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
- The October half term in Na h-Eileanan Siar runs from Friday 9 October 2026 to Wednesday 21 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Na h-Eileanan Siar schools go back for the term 2 - Winter in October 2026?
- The term 2 - Winter in Na h-Eileanan Siar starts on Thursday 22 October 2026.
- When is the November mid-term holiday 2026 in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
- The November mid-term holiday in Na h-Eileanan Siar runs from Friday 27 November 2026 to Monday 30 November 2026 inclusive.
- When does the term 2 - Winter end in Na h-Eileanan Siar in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Tuesday 22 December 2026.