Scotland school holidays

Argyll and Bute school term dates 2026/27

Published dates for council schools in Argyll and Bute.

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

Autumn term

Term starts: Monday 17 August 2026
October holiday: Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026
Term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026

Spring term

Term starts: Tuesday 5 January 2027
February mid-term: Monday 8 February 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027
Term ends: Friday 2 April 2027

Summer term

Term starts: Monday 19 April 2027
May weekend: Friday 28 May 2027 to Monday 31 May 2027
Term ends: Friday 2 July 2027

Source: official Argyll and Bute Council term-date information. Last checked 24 August 2026.