Scotland school holidays

South Ayrshire school term dates 2026/27

Published dates for council schools in South Ayrshire.

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

Spring term

Term starts: Tuesday 5 January 2027
February mid-term: Friday 12 February 2027 to Monday 15 February 2027
Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027

Summer term

Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
May weekend: Friday 28 May 2027 to Monday 31 May 2027
Term ends: Wednesday 30 June 2027

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