South Lanarkshire school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 108 days — Tue 22 Dec 2026
Next holiday: September weekend holiday, Fri 25 Sep 2026 – Mon 28 Sep 2026
Verified from www.southlanarkshire.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 scotland published late week start |
Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 85 |
| Spring term | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 58 |
| Summer term | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 25 Jun 2027 | 47 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| September weekend holiday | Fri 25 Sep 2026 | Mon 28 Sep 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 |
| February break | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Tue 16 Feb 2027 |
| Good Friday and Easter Monday | 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 |
| 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 | Tue 11 Aug 2026 | Tue 11 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Mon 9 Nov 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 South Lanarkshire
- The autumn term in South Lanarkshire is 85 school days (Thu 13 Aug 2026 – Tue 22 Dec 2026), 12 days longer than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- South Lanarkshire 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): Tue 11 Aug 2026, Wed 12 Aug 2026, Mon 9 Nov 2026, Wed 17 Feb 2027, Thu 6 May 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the good Friday and Easter Monday.
- 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: South Lanarkshire, official school term dates. www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Verified from www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
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School holidays 2026/27 (approved) - South Lanarkshire Council myaccount Skip to Content Services A to Z Employee information Pay it Council services A to Z Employee information Pay it Type search term to search the site School holidays Council tax Jobs Housing benefits Council services Benefits advice and money advice Bins, recycling and uplifts Births, deaths and ceremonies Business and consumer advice Council tax Environment and sustainability Housing and homeless Jobs and training Licensing and permits Planning and building standards Roads, parking and travel Schools and learning Social care and health Your community Your council a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Top 20 requested services > Online forms - some of our online forms will be unavailable from 6am Monday 7 September to 1pm Wednesday 9 September due to website upgrades Home ... → Schools and learning ... → Secondary school information ... → School holidays School holidays School holidays 2026/27 (approved) These school holiday and in-service dates were approved by the Education Resources Committee on Tuesday 9 September 2025. August 2026 Tuesday 11 August - teachers return Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August - in-service days (all schools) Thursday 13 August - pupils return to school September 2026 Friday 25 September and Monday 28 September (September weekend holiday) October 2026 Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October (October break) November 2026 Monday 9 November (in-service day) December 2026 and January 2027 Tuesday 22 December (schools close at 2.30pm) Wednesday 6 January 2027 - pupils return to school February 2027 Monday 15 February and Tuesday 16 February (February break) Wednesday 17 February (in-service day) March 2027 Friday 26 March (Good Friday) Monday 29 March (Easter Monday) April 2027 Friday 2 April (schools close at 2.30pm) Monday 5 April to Friday 16 April (Spring break) Monday 19 April - pupils return to school May 2027 Monday 3 May (May day) Thursday 6 May (in-service day - all schools) Friday 28 May and Monday 31 May* (Local holiday) June 2027 Friday 25 June (schools close at 1pm for summer break) *Lanark schools will close on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 June 2027 Pupils attend school for 190 days and teachers attend for 195 days.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the September weekend holiday 2026 in South Lanarkshire?
- The September weekend holiday in South Lanarkshire runs from Friday 25 September 2026 to Monday 28 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in South Lanarkshire?
- The October half term in South Lanarkshire runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in South Lanarkshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in South Lanarkshire?
- The Christmas holiday in South Lanarkshire runs from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do South Lanarkshire schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in South Lanarkshire starts on Wednesday 6 January 2027.