Scotland school holidays

Highland school term dates 2026/27

Published dates for council schools in Highland.

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: Wednesday 19 August 2026
October holiday: Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026
Term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026

Spring term

Term starts: Wednesday 6 January 2027
February mid-term: Monday 15 February 2027 to Tuesday 16 February 2027
Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027

Summer term

Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
May Day holiday: Monday 3 May 2027 to Monday 3 May 2027
Term ends: Thursday 1 July 2027

Source: official Highland Council term-date information. Last checked 24 August 2026.