Renfrewshire school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 108 days — Tue 22 Dec 2026
Next holiday: Local holidays, Fri 25 Sep 2026 – Mon 28 Sep 2026
Verified from www.renfrewshire.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 computed | Tue 18 Aug 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 82 |
| Spring term computed | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 30 Apr 2027 | 68 |
| Summer term computed | Tue 4 May 2027 | Wed 30 Jun 2027 | 40 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| Local holidays | Fri 25 Sep 2026 | Mon 28 Sep 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| St. Andrew's Day | Mon 30 Nov 2026 | Mon 30 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 |
| Mid-term holidays | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Tue 16 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holidays | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 5 Apr 2027 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 |
| May Day | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Local holiday | Mon 31 May 2027 | Mon 31 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Thu 1 Jul 2027 | — |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Fri 14 Aug 2026 | Fri 14 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 17 Aug 2026 | Mon 17 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Mon 19 Oct 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Wed 17 Feb 2027 | Wed 17 Feb 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Thu 6 May 2027 | Thu 6 May 2027 |
What's different about Renfrewshire
- There are 1 half-term break in 2026/27: October half term.
- The source lists 5 pupil-free days (INSET day): Fri 14 Aug 2026, Mon 17 Aug 2026, Mon 19 Oct 2026, Wed 17 Feb 2027, Thu 6 May 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter 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: Renfrewshire, official school term dates. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Verified from www.renfrewshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
Term dates 2026 to 2027 Teachers will return for the 2026 to 2027 school year on Friday 14 August 2026. First term: August to December 2026 | Date | Open or closed | Event | Friday 14 August 2026 | School open for teachers and staff only | In-service day | Monday 17 August 2026 | School open for teachers and staff only | In-service day | Tuesday 18 August 2026 | Pupils' first day at school | Start of term | Friday 25 September 2026 | Schools closed | Local holidays | Monday 28 September 2026 | Schools closed | Local holidays | Tuesday 29 September 2026 | Schools open | Normal school day | Monday 12 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays | Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays | Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays | Thursday 15 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays | Friday 16 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays | Monday 19 October 2026 | School open for teachers and staff only | In-service day | Tuesday 20 October 2026 | Schools open | Second half of term | Monday 30 November 2026 | Schools closed | St. Andrew's Day | Tuesday 1 December 2026 | Schools open | Normal school day | Wednesday 23 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Thursday 24 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Friday 25 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Monday 28 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Tuesday 29 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Wednesday 30 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Thursday 31 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Friday 1 January 2027 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Monday 4 January 2027 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays | Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays Second term: January to April 2027 | Date | Open or closed | Event | Wednesday 6 January 2027 | Schools open | Start of term | Monday 15 February 2027 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays | Tuesday 16 February 2027 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays | Wednesday 17 February 2027 | School open for teachers and staff only | In-service day | Thursday 18 February 2027 | Schools open | Second half of term | Friday 26 March 2027 | Schools closed | Easter holidays | Monday 29 March 2027 | Schools closed | Easter holidays | Tuesday 30 March 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day | Monday 5 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Tuesday 6 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Wednesday 7 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Thursday 8 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Friday 9 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Monday 12 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Tuesday 13 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Wednesday 14 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Thursday 15 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Friday 16 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays | Monday 19 April 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day Third term: May to June 2027 | Date | Open or closed | Event | Monday 3 May 2027 | Schools closed | May Day | Tuesday 4 May 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day | Thursday 6 May 2027 | Schools open for teachers and staff only | In-service day | Friday 7 May 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day | Monday 31 May 2027 | Schools closed | Local holiday | Tuesday 1 June 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day | Thursday 1 July 2027 | Schools closed | Summer holidays
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the local holidays 2026 in Renfrewshire?
- The local holidays in Renfrewshire runs from Friday 25 September 2026 to Monday 28 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Renfrewshire?
- The October half term in Renfrewshire runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When is the st. Andrew's Day 2026 in Renfrewshire?
- The st. Andrew's Day in Renfrewshire runs from Monday 30 November 2026 to Monday 30 November 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in Renfrewshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Renfrewshire?
- The Christmas holiday in Renfrewshire runs from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027 inclusive.