West Dunbartonshire school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 104 days — Fri 18 Dec 2026
Next holiday: September week-end, Fri 25 Sep 2026 – Mon 28 Sep 2026
Verified from www.west-dunbarton.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 | Mon 17 Aug 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 81 |
| Spring term | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | 59 |
| Summer term | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Wed 30 Jun 2027 | 49 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| September week-end | Fri 25 Sep 2026 | Mon 28 Sep 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| Mid-term break | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Tue 16 Feb 2027 |
| Easter public holiday | 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 |
| May Weekend | Fri 28 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 | Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Thu 13 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Fri 14 Aug 2026 | Fri 14 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 | Tue 4 May 2027 | Tue 4 May 2027 |
What's different about West Dunbartonshire
- The autumn term in West Dunbartonshire is 81 school days (Mon 17 Aug 2026 – Fri 18 Dec 2026), 8 days longer than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- West Dunbartonshire schools break up for summer on Wed 30 Jun 2027, 28 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): Thu 13 Aug 2026, Fri 14 Aug 2026, Mon 9 Nov 2026, Wed 17 Feb 2027, Tue 4 May 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter public 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: West Dunbartonshire, official school term dates. www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Verified from www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
2026/27 Autumn Term 2026 Teachers Return (In-service day): Thursday 13 August 2026 In-service Day: Friday 14 August 2026* Pupils Return: Monday 17 August 2026 September week-end: Friday 25 September 2026 and Monday 28 September 2026 Half-term - October Break: Monday 12 October 2026 - Friday 16 October 2026 (inclusive) In-service Day: Monday 9 November 2026* Schools close at 2.30 p.m. on Friday 18 December 2026 Christmas/New Year Break: Monday 21 December 2026 - Monday 4 January 2027 (inclusive) Schools re-open Tuesday 5 January 2027 Spring Term 2027 Mid-term break: Monday 15 February 2027 and Tuesday 16 February 2027 In-service Day: Wednesday 17 February 2027* Easter public holiday: Friday 26 March 2027 to Monday 29 March 2027 Schools close at 2.30 p.m. on Friday 2 April 2027 Spring Break: Monday 5 April 2027 to Friday 16 April 2027 (inclusive) Schools return: Monday 19 April 2027 Summer Term 2027 May Day: Monday 3 May 2027 In-service Day: Tuesday 4 May 2027 May Weekend: Friday 28 May 2027 and Monday 31 May 2027 Schools close at 1.00 p.m. Wednesday 30 June 2027 * In-service Day – no pupils attend, school staff only ** Coincides with parliamentary elections subject to change
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the September week-end 2026 in West Dunbartonshire?
- The September week-end in West Dunbartonshire runs from Friday 25 September 2026 to Monday 28 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in West Dunbartonshire?
- The October half term in West Dunbartonshire runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in West Dunbartonshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in West Dunbartonshire?
- The Christmas holiday in West Dunbartonshire runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do West Dunbartonshire schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in West Dunbartonshire starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.