Autumn term
- Term starts
- Wednesday 13 August 2025
- October mid-term
- Monday 13 October 2025 to Monday 20 October 2025
- Term ends
- Friday 19 December 2025
Scotland school holidays
Edinburgh school term dates 2025/26
Published dates for council schools in Edinburgh.
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
Spring term
- Term starts
- Tuesday 6 January 2026
- February mid-term
- Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
- Term ends
- Thursday 2 April 2026
Summer term
- Term starts
- Tuesday 21 April 2026
- May holidays
- Monday 4 May 2026 to Monday 18 May 2026
- Term ends
- Friday 26 June 2026
Source: official Edinburgh Council term-date information. Last checked 24 August 2026.