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Orkney Islands school term dates 2026/27

Published dates for council schools in Orkney Islands.

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: Tuesday 18 August 2026
October holiday: Monday 12 October 2026 to Tuesday 27 October 2026
Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026

Spring term

Term starts: Tuesday 5 January 2027
February mid-term: Thursday 11 February 2027 to Tuesday 16 February 2027
Term ends: Friday 26 March 2027

Summer term

Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
May holidays: Monday 3 May 2027 to Monday 31 May 2027
Term ends: Friday 2 July 2027

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