Perth and Kinross school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 34 days — Fri 9 Oct 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 12 Oct 2026 – Fri 23 Oct 2026
Verified from www.pkc.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 | Tue 18 Aug 2026 | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | 39 |
| Winter term | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | 40 |
| Spring term scotland published late week start |
Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 53 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 | 56 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Thu 24 Dec 2026 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 |
| Occasional holidays | Thu 11 Feb 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May Day holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Fri 2 Jul 2027 | — |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Mon 17 Aug 2026 | Mon 17 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Thu 12 Nov 2026 | Thu 12 Nov 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Fri 13 Nov 2026 | Fri 13 Nov 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Wed 10 Feb 2027 | Wed 10 Feb 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Fri 28 May 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
What's different about Perth and Kinross
- The autumn term in Perth and Kinross is 39 school days (Tue 18 Aug 2026 – Fri 9 Oct 2026), 34 days shorter than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Perth and Kinross schools break up for summer on Thu 1 Jul 2027, 27 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): Mon 17 Aug 2026, Thu 12 Nov 2026, Fri 13 Nov 2026, Wed 10 Feb 2027, Fri 28 May 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: Perth and Kinross, official school term dates. www.pkc.gov.uk
Verified from www.pkc.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
2026/2027 term and holiday dates Autumn term 2026 In-Service day: Monday 17 August 2026 Term starts: Tuesday 18 August 2026 Term ends: Friday 9 October 2026 Autumn holiday: Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026 Winter term 2026 Term starts: Monday 26 October 2026 In-Service days: Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November 2026 Term ends: Wednesday 23 December 2026 Christmas holiday: Thursday 24 December 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027 Spring term 2027 Term starts: Thursday 7 January 2027 In-Service day: Wednesday 10 February 2027 Occasional holidays: Thursday 11 and Friday 12 February 2027 Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027 Spring holiday: Friday 26 March 2027 - Friday 9 April 2027 Easter Sunday: Sunday 28 March 2027 Summer term 2027 Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027 May Day holiday: Monday 3 May 2027 In-Service day: Friday 28 May 2027 Term ends: Thursday 1 July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the autumn term end in Perth and Kinross in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 9 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Perth and Kinross?
- The October half term in Perth and Kinross runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Perth and Kinross schools go back for the winter term in October 2026?
- The winter term in Perth and Kinross starts on Monday 26 October 2026.
- When does the winter term end in Perth and Kinross in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Wednesday 23 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Perth and Kinross?
- The Christmas holiday in Perth and Kinross runs from Thursday 24 December 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027 inclusive.