Renfrewshire school term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Next break: October holiday, Mon 12 – Mon 19 Oct 2026. Back on Tuesday 20 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 | Tue 18 Aug 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 |
| Spring | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 |
| Summer | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Wed 30 Jun 2027 |
Council schools in Renfrewshire, 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 Renfrewshire Council
Pupils return Tue 18 Aug; Fri 14 and Mon 17 Aug are in-service days. September weekend: Fri 25 and Mon 28 Sep. October holiday Mon 12 to Fri 16 Oct, then an in-service day on Mon 19 Oct; pupils return Tue 20 Oct. Schools close Mon 30 Nov for St Andrew's Day. Christmas: last day Tue 22 Dec, back Wed 6 Jan. February: off Mon 15 and Tue 16 Feb, plus an in-service day on Wed 17 Feb; back Thu 18 Feb. Closed Good Friday 26 Mar and Easter Monday 29 Mar. Spring holiday Mon 5 to Fri 16 Apr. Closed Mon 3 May (May Day), Thu 6 May (in-service day) and Mon 31 May. Last day of term Wed 30 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 | Wed 18 Aug 2027 | Wed 22 Dec 2027 |
| Spring | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Thu 29 Jun 2028 |
Council schools in Renfrewshire, 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 Renfrewshire Council
Pupils return Wed 18 Aug; Mon 16 and Tue 17 Aug are in-service days. September weekend: Fri 24 and Mon 27 Sep. October holiday Mon 11 to Fri 15 Oct, then an in-service day on Mon 18 Oct; pupils return Tue 19 Oct. Schools close Tue 30 Nov for St Andrew's Day. Christmas: last day Wed 22 Dec, back Thu 6 Jan. February: off Mon 14 and Tue 15 Feb, plus an in-service day on Wed 16 Feb; back Thu 17 Feb. Spring holiday Mon 3 to Mon 17 Apr (includes Easter); back Tue 18 Apr. Closed Mon 1 May (May Day), Thu 25 May (in-service day), Fri 26 and Mon 29 May. Last day of term Thu 29 Jun.
Questions parents ask
When is the October holiday 2026 in Renfrewshire?
Mon 12 – Mon 19 Oct 2026. Schools go back on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
When do Renfrewshire schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The autumn term ends on Tuesday 22 December 2026. The spring term starts on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
When is the February break 2027 in Renfrewshire?
Mon 15 – Wed 17 Feb 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 in Renfrewshire?
Mon 5 – Fri 16 Apr 2027.
When do Renfrewshire schools break up for summer 2027?
The last day of the summer term is Wednesday 30 June 2027.
What other days are Renfrewshire schools closed in 2026/27?
September weekend: Fri 25 – Mon 28 Sep 2026; St Andrew's Day holiday: Mon 30 Nov 2026; Good Friday and Easter Monday: Fri 26 – Mon 29 Mar 2027; May Day: Mon 3 May 2027; In-service day: Thu 6 May 2027; Holiday: 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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