North Lanarkshire 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 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 |
| Summer | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 25 Jun 2027 |
Council schools in North Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire Council
Pupils return Wed 12 Aug; Mon 10 and Tue 11 Aug are in-service days. Schools close at 2.30pm on Fri 18 Dec and return Tue 5 Jan. February: mid-term break Mon 15 and Tue 16 Feb, then an in-service day on Wed 17 Feb. Schools close at 2.30pm on Fri 2 Apr for the spring break (Mon 5 to Fri 16 Apr) and return Mon 19 Apr. Schools close at 1pm on Fri 25 Jun.
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 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Wed 28 Jun 2028 |
Council schools in North Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire Council
Pupils return Mon 16 Aug; Thu 12 and Fri 13 Aug are in-service days. Schools close at 2.30pm on Fri 17 Dec and return Wed 5 Jan. February: mid-term break Mon 14 and Tue 15 Feb, then an in-service day on Wed 16 Feb. Schools close at 2.30pm on Fri 31 Mar; the Easter holiday is Mon 3 to Mon 17 Apr and pupils return Tue 18 Apr. Mon 1 May is a public holiday and Tue 2 May an in-service day. Schools close at 1pm on Wed 28 Jun.
Questions parents ask
When is the October holiday 2026 in North Lanarkshire?
Mon 12 – Fri 16 Oct 2026. Schools go back on Monday 19 October 2026.
When do North Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire?
Mon 15 – Wed 17 Feb 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 in North Lanarkshire?
Mon 5 – Fri 16 Apr 2027.
When do North Lanarkshire schools break up for summer 2027?
The last day of the summer term is Friday 25 June 2027.
What other days are North Lanarkshire schools closed in 2026/27?
September weekend: Fri 25 – Mon 28 Sep 2026; In-service day: Mon 16 Nov 2026; Good Friday and Easter Monday: Fri 26 – Mon 29 Mar 2027; May Day: Mon 3 May 2027; In-service day (Scottish Parliament election): Thu 6 May 2027; May weekend: Fri 28 – 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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