Scottish Borders school term dates 2026/27
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October half term starts in 34 days — Mon 12 Oct 2026
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2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Wed 19 Aug 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 83 |
| Spring term | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 56 |
| Summer term | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 | 51 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| St Andrew's Day Holiday | Mon 30 Nov 2026 | Mon 30 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 |
| February mid-term holiday | Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Good Friday Holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 5 Apr 2027 | Fri 16 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 | Tue 18 Aug 2026 | Tue 18 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Mon 19 Oct 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 4 May 2027 | Tue 4 May 2027 |
What's different about Scottish Borders
- The autumn term in Scottish Borders is 83 school days (Wed 19 Aug 2026 – Tue 22 Dec 2026), 10 days longer than the median across the 54 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Scottish Borders 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, Tue 18 Aug 2026, Mon 19 Oct 2026, Mon 15 Feb 2027, Tue 4 May 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the good Friday Holiday.
- TermMinder first recorded the 2026/27 dates 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: Scottish Borders, official school term dates. www.scotborders.gov.uk
Verified from www.scotborders.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against the recorded source
Source text
School term dates for 2026-27 Autumn term Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 August 2026 - Staff resume, In service days Wednesday 19 August 2026 - pupils resume Mid-term holidays Monday 12 to Friday 16 October 2026 - October holiday Monday 19 October 2026 - In service day, staff resume Tuesday 20 October 2026 - Pupils resume Monday 30 November 2026 - St Andrew's Day Holiday - Schools closed Tuesday 22 December 2026 - Last day of term Christmas holidays Wednesday 23 December 2026 - Tuesday 5 January 2027 Winter/Spring term Wednesday 6 January 2027 - All resume Mid-term holiday Friday 5 February 2027 - Last day of term Monday 8 to Friday 12 February 2027 - Mid-term holiday Monday 15 February 2027 - In-service day, staff resume Tuesday 16 February 2027 - Pupils resume Friday 26 March 2027 - Good Friday Holiday, Schools closed Friday 2 April 2027 - Last day of term Easter holidays Monday 5 April to Friday 16 April 2027 Summer term Monday 19 April 2027 - All resume Mid-term holidays Monday 3 May 2027 - May Day Holiday Tuesday 4 May 2027 - In-service day, staff resume Wednesday 5 May 2027 - Pupils resume Thursday 1 July 2027 - Last day of term Casual holidays Each cluster allocates one casual holiday for pupils and staff which are often aligned to their local festival. Berwickshire Monday 24 May 2027 Cheviot (Kelso and Jedburgh) Tuesday 1 December 2026 Earlston Tuesday 1 December 2026 Eyemouth Tuesday 1 December 2026 Galashiels Tuesday 1 December 2026 Hawick Common Riding Friday Selkirk Common Riding Friday Peebles Tuesday 1 December 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the October half term 2026 in Scottish Borders?
- The October half term in Scottish Borders runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When is the st Andrew's Day Holiday 2026 in Scottish Borders?
- The st Andrew's Day Holiday in Scottish Borders runs from Monday 30 November 2026 to Monday 30 November 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in Scottish Borders in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Scottish Borders?
- The Christmas holiday in Scottish Borders runs from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do Scottish Borders schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in Scottish Borders starts on Wednesday 6 January 2027.