North Ayrshire school term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Next break: October holiday, Mon 12 – Fri 16 Oct 2026. Back on Monday 19 October 2026.
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The school year at a glance
August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
Holidays 2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Thu 20 Aug 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Wed 30 Jun 2027 |
Good to know: These are the mainland dates. Schools on Arran have a two-week October holiday (Mon 5 – Fri 16 Oct 2026) and a few other different days — see the details below.
Council schools in North Ayrshire, including Catholic schools, use these dates. Independent schools set their own.
In-service days listed by the council are included above. A few schools may add their own occasional days.
Day-by-day details from North Ayrshire Council
Pupils return Thu 20 Aug; Wed 19 Aug is an in-service day. Mon 21 Sep is an in-service day. November break is Fri 20 to Mon 23 Nov plus an in-service day on Tue 24 Nov. Last day before Christmas is Fri 18 Dec; pupils return Tue 5 Jan. February: holiday Mon 15 Feb and in-service day Tue 16 Feb. Easter holiday Fri 26 Mar to Fri 9 Apr. Last day of the year is Wed 30 Jun. Arran schools have different dates: a two-week October holiday (Mon 5 to Fri 16 Oct), in-service days Mon 23 Nov and Mon 15 Feb (no other November or February days off), no May Day holiday, and the year ends Thu 1 Jul.
August 2027
September 2027
October 2027
November 2027
December 2027
January 2028
February 2028
March 2028
April 2028
May 2028
June 2028
July 2028
Holidays 2027/28
Terms 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Mon 16 Aug 2027 | Wed 22 Dec 2027 |
| Spring | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 |
Good to know: These are the mainland dates. Schools on Arran have a two-week October holiday (Mon 5 – Fri 16 Oct 2026) and a few other different days — see the details below.
Council schools in North Ayrshire, including Catholic schools, use these dates. Independent schools set their own.
In-service days listed by the council are included above. A few schools may add their own occasional days.
Day-by-day details from North Ayrshire Council
From 2027-28 all North Ayrshire schools, including Arran and Cumbrae, have the same dates. Pupils return Mon 16 Aug, a week earlier than before; Thu 12 and Fri 13 Aug are in-service days. October holiday is two weeks, Mon 4 to Fri 15 Oct. November break is Fri 19 to Mon 22 Nov plus an in-service day on Tue 23 Nov. Last day before Christmas is Wed 22 Dec; pupils return Thu 6 Jan. February: in-service day Thu 17 Feb, then holiday Fri 18 to Mon 21 Feb. Easter holiday Mon 3 to Mon 17 Apr. Last day of the year is Fri 30 Jun.
Questions parents ask
When is the October holiday 2026 in North Ayrshire?
Mon 12 – Fri 16 Oct 2026. Schools go back on Monday 19 October 2026.
When do North Ayrshire schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The autumn term ends on Friday 18 December 2026. The spring term starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
When is the February break 2027 in North Ayrshire?
Mon 15 – Tue 16 Feb 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 in North Ayrshire?
Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027.
When do North Ayrshire schools break up for summer 2027?
The last day of the summer term is Wednesday 30 June 2027.
What other days are North Ayrshire schools closed in 2026/27?
In-service day: Mon 21 Sep 2026; November holiday and in-service day: Fri 20 – Tue 24 Nov 2026; May Day: Mon 3 May 2027; In-service day: Mon 31 May 2027.
Does the calendar feed include in-service days?
Yes, where the council lists them. They appear as days with no school for pupils.
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