School holidays in Edinburgh consist of public holidays and bank holidays in Edinburgh, Scotland. The calendar of holidays below also includes the major school holidays in the United Kingdom.
The autumn term among schools in Edinburgh starts on August and ends in October (mid-term break). Students will return to school on October 26 for another term, which ends on December 20.
| Dates | School Holiday |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Term Start |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Autumn Holiday |
| Oct 13 – 20, 2025 | Autumn Mid-Term Holidays |
| Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026 | Christmas Holidays |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Spring Mid-Term Holidays |
| Apr 3 – 20, 2026 | Easter Holidays |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Summer Holidays |
New Year’s Day (January 1-2)
The holiday is celebrated every 1st Day of January to mark the start of the year. The holiday is extended until January 2 in Edinburgh.
Spring Public Holiday
The holiday marks the start of the spring season.
Good Friday
Also a bank holiday in Edinburgh, the holiday commemorates Jesus Christ’s death.
Easter Monday
Another bank holiday in Edinburgh, Easter Monday remembers Christ’s resurrection after death.
May Day Public Holiday
May Day Bank holiday is celebrated on May 6.
Victoria Day Public Holiday
Victoria Day is a special day that commemorates Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 20.
Trades Holidays
This holiday marks the start of the Edinburgh trade holidays.
Autumn Public Holiday
The holiday marks the start of the autumn season.
Christmas Day
Celebrated every 25th of December, the holiday remembers the birth of Jesus Christ.
Boxing Day
It is the day after Christmas day also celebrated as a bank holiday in Edinburgh.
For more details, please click here.
Please do not post:
Thank you once again for doing your part to keep Edarabia the most trusted education source.
Twitter
This holiday information website came in handy for planning our trip to Edinburgh! We found all the relevant details, attractions, and events, making our vacation enjoyable and memorable.
By Ethan Hernandez (Nov, 2022) |