South Ayrshire 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 | Thu 20 Aug 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 |
| Spring | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Wed 30 Jun 2027 |
Council schools in South 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 South Ayrshire Council
Pupils return Thu 20 Aug; Tue 18 and Wed 19 Aug are in-service days. September weekend: Fri 18 and Mon 21 Sep. October holiday Mon 12 to Fri 16 Oct, then an in-service day on Mon 19 Oct; pupils return Tue 20 Oct. Christmas: last day Tue 22 Dec, back Tue 5 Jan. February: off Fri 12 and Mon 15 Feb, plus an in-service day on Tue 16 Feb; back Wed 17 Feb. Easter: last day Thu 25 Mar, back Mon 12 Apr. Closed Mon 3 May, Thu 6 May (in-service day), Fri 28 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 | 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 |
Council schools in South 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 South Ayrshire Council
Pupils return Mon 16 Aug; Thu 12 and Fri 13 Aug are in-service days. September weekend: Fri 17 and Mon 20 Sep - provisional until the Ayr Gold Cup date is confirmed. October holiday is two weeks: Mon 11 to Fri 22 Oct. In-service day Fri 19 Nov. Christmas: last day Wed 22 Dec, back Thu 6 Jan. February: in-service day Thu 17 Feb, then off Fri 18 and Mon 21 Feb; back Tue 22 Feb. Easter: last day Fri 31 Mar, back Tue 18 Apr. Closed Mon 1 May, Mon 29 May and Tue 30 May (in-service day). Last day of term Fri 30 Jun.
Questions parents ask
When is the October holiday 2026 in South Ayrshire?
Mon 12 – Mon 19 Oct 2026. Schools go back on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
When do South Ayrshire schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The autumn term ends on Tuesday 22 December 2026. The spring term starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
When is the February break 2027 in South Ayrshire?
Fri 12 – Tue 16 Feb 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 in South Ayrshire?
Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027.
When do South Ayrshire schools break up for summer 2027?
The last day of the summer term is Wednesday 30 June 2027.
What other days are South Ayrshire schools closed in 2026/27?
September weekend: Fri 18 – Mon 21 Sep 2026; May Day: Mon 3 May 2027; In-service day: 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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