School holidays in Scotland may vary from one city council to another. For instance, cities with May holiday or May weekends are North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and the City of Dundee.
September weekend doesn’t also apply to all councils. September weekend holiday may occur for a single day. Glasgow, North, and South Lanarkshire, Aberdeen and Renfrewshire don’t have September weekend holidays.
For more updated information, please visit individual Scotland schools websites.
| Dates | School Holiday |
|---|---|
| Aug 18 – 20, 2025 | Autumn Term Holidays |
| Oct 13 – Dec 19, 2025 | Autumn Mid-Term Holidays |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Winter Term Holidays |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Summer Term Holidays |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated every 1st Day of January to mark the start of the year in Scotland.
Spring Public Holiday
The Spring Public Holiday marks the start of the spring season and is celebrated every April in Scotland.
Burns Night
The night is a way to celebrate the life of Robert Burns, a famous poet. His birthday is on January 25.
Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is a day that honors mothers in Scotland.
Good Friday
Good Friday is observed in commemoration of Christ’s death.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the holiday that remembers Christ’s resurrection after death.
May Day Public Holiday
May Day Bank holiday is celebrated on May 6 or May 7.
Autumn Public Holiday
The Spring Public Holiday marks the start of the autumn season and is celebrated every September in Scotland.
St. Andrews Day
Saint Andrew’s Day is the feast day of Saint Andrew. It is celebrated from 30 November – 3 December.
Christmas Day
This holiday is celebrated every 25th of December, marking the birth of Jesus Christ.
Boxing Day
Another bank holiday in Scotland, Boxing Day is the day after Christmas day.
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