Scotland school holidays

Midlothian school term dates 2026/27

Published dates for council schools in Midlothian.

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: Thursday 13 August 2026
October week: Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026
Term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026

Spring term

Term starts: Thursday 7 January 2027
February mid-term: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027
Term ends: Friday 2 April 2027

Summer term

Term starts: Tuesday 20 April 2027
May holidays: Monday 3 May 2027 to Monday 24 May 2027
Term ends: Tuesday 29 June 2027

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