West Lothian school term dates 2027/28
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Terms 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Wed 18 Aug 2027 | Tue 21 Dec 2027 | 81 |
| Spring term | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 57 |
| Summer term | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 | 51 |
Holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| September Holiday computed | Fri 17 Sep 2027 | Mon 20 Sep 2027 |
| October half term computed | Mon 18 Oct 2027 | Mon 25 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Wed 22 Dec 2027 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 |
| February Holiday computed | Mon 14 Feb 2028 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday computed | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 |
| May Holiday computed | Mon 1 May 2028 | Tue 2 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Mon 3 Jul 2028 | — |
INSET and closure days 2027/28
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Mon 16 Aug 2027 | Mon 16 Aug 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 25 Oct 2027 | Mon 25 Oct 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 2 May 2028 | Tue 2 May 2028 |
What's different about West Lothian
- The autumn term in West Lothian is 81 school days (Wed 18 Aug 2027 – Tue 21 Dec 2027), 9 days longer than the median across the 45 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- West Lothian schools break up for summer on Fri 30 Jun 2028, 26 days before the latest (East Riding of Yorkshire, Wed 26 Jul 2028).
- There are 1 half-term break in 2027/28: October half term.
- The source lists 4 pupil-free days (INSET day): Mon 16 Aug 2027, Mon 25 Oct 2027, Mon 21 Feb 2028, Tue 2 May 2028.
- Good Friday (Fri 14 Apr 2028) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- TermMinder first recorded the 2027/28 dates in September 2026.
- The autumn term starts 6 days later in the calendar than in 2026/27 (Wed 18 Aug 2027 vs Wed 12 Aug 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 Lothian, official school term dates. www.westlothian.gov.uk
Verified from www.westlothian.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against the recorded source
Source text
School Terms and Holidays 2027/2028 The school session is divided into three terms beginning in August, January and April. Terms dates for 2027 to 2028 for primary and secondary schools are available below and from the - downloadable calendar (PDF, 183 KB)(opens new window) | Term 1 Return after Summer | Staff resume | Monday 16 August 2027 | Pupils resume | Wednesday 18 August 2027 | September Holiday | All break | Thursday 16 September 2027 | All resume | Tuesday 21 September 2027 | October Holiday | All break | Friday 15 October 2027 | Staff resume | Monday 25 October 2027 | Pupils resume | Tuesday 26 October 2027 | Last Day of Term | All break | Tuesday 21 December 2027 | Term 2 Return after Christmas | All resume | Wednesday 5 January 2028 | February Holiday | All break | Friday 11 February 2028 | Staff resume | Monday 21 February 2028 | Pupils resume | Tuesday 22 February 2028 | Last Day of Term | All break | Friday 31 March 2028 | Term 3 Return after Easter | All resume | Tuesday 18 April 2028 | May Holiday | All break | Friday 28 April 2028 | All off | Monday 1 May 2028 | Staff resume | Tuesday 2 May 2028 | Pupils Resume | Wednesday 3 May 2028 | 1 day local holiday during term 3 as detailed below | a) All schools except those at b) and c) below | Spring Holiday - Monday 22 May 2028 | b) Bathgate Academy and feeder primary schools plus St Mary's, Bathgate & St Columba's, Blackburn and Murrayfield | Bathgate Local Holiday - Monday 5 June 2028 | c) Linlithgow Academy and feeder primary schools plus St Joseph's Primary School, Linlithgow | Linlithgow Marches - Tuesday 13 June 2028 | Last Day of Term (primary, secondary and ASN schools) | All break | Friday 30 June 2028
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the September Holiday 2026 in West Lothian?
- The September Holiday in West Lothian runs from Monday 21 September 2026 to Monday 21 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in West Lothian?
- The October half term in West Lothian runs from Monday 19 October 2026 to Monday 26 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in West Lothian in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in West Lothian?
- The Christmas holiday in West Lothian runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do West Lothian schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in West Lothian starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.