Scotland school holidays

East Lothian school term dates 2026/27

Published dates for council schools in East Lothian.

Check with your school before booking. Individual schools set in-service days and may observe local holidays that differ from the council calendar.

Term dates

Autumn term

Term starts: Wednesday 12 August 2026
October mid-term: Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026
Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026

Spring term

Term starts: Tuesday 5 January 2027
February mid-term: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027
Term ends: Friday 2 April 2027

Summer term

Term starts: Tuesday 20 April 2027
May Day holiday: Monday 3 May 2027 to Monday 3 May 2027
Term ends: Tuesday 29 June 2027

Source: official East Lothian Council term-date information. Last checked 24 August 2026.