North Lanarkshire 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.northlanarkshire.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 | Mon 16 Aug 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 81 |
| Spring term | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 60 |
| 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 | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 |
| Mid-term break | Mon 14 Feb 2028 | Tue 15 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 |
| May Public Holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| May 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 | Mon 15 Nov 2027 | Mon 15 Nov 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 North Lanarkshire
- The autumn term in North Lanarkshire is 81 school days (Mon 16 Aug 2027 – Fri 17 Dec 2027), 9 days longer than the median across the 43 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- North Lanarkshire 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, Mon 15 Nov 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 4 days later in the calendar than in 2026/27 (Mon 16 Aug 2027 vs Wed 12 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: North Lanarkshire, official school term dates. www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Verified from www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School term dates 2027-2028 + - August 2027 Thursday 12 August 2027 (Return date for Teachers & In-Service Day) Friday 13 August 2027 (In-Service Day) Monday 16 August 2027 (Return date for Pupils) September 2027 Friday 24 September and Monday 27 September 2027 (September weekend) October 2027 Monday 11 to Friday 15 October 2027 (October Week) November 2027 Monday 15 November 2027 (In-Service Day) December 2027 - January 2028 Schools close at 2.30 pm on Friday 17 December 2027 Monday 20 December 2027 – Tuesday 4 January 2028 (inclusive) (Christmas holidays) Schools return on Wednesday 5 January 2028 February 2028 Monday 14 February and Tuesday 15 February 2028 (Mid-term break) Wednesday 16 February 2028 (In-service day) March - April 2028 Schools close at 2.30 pm on Friday 31 March 2028. Monday 3 April - Monday 17 April 2028 (Inclusive)* Spring Holiday (Easter) *Good Friday 14 April and Easter Monday 17 April 2028 Schools return on Tuesday 18 April 2028 May 2028 Monday 1 May 2028 (May Public Holiday) Tuesday 2 May 2028 (In-service day) Friday 26 May 2028 and Monday 29 May 2028 (May Weekend) June 2028 Schools Close at 1pm on Wednesday 28 June 2028
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the September weekend 2026 in North Lanarkshire?
- The September weekend in North Lanarkshire runs from Friday 25 September 2026 to Monday 28 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in North Lanarkshire?
- The October half term in North Lanarkshire runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in North Lanarkshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in North Lanarkshire?
- The Christmas holiday in North Lanarkshire runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do North Lanarkshire schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in North Lanarkshire starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.