Planning family life around the school bell isn’t always easy—especially when you’re juggling Angus school holidays and term dates across different years. Whether you need Autumn Term start dates, the Spring holiday break, or exact Angus Council school closure dates for childcare, we’ve got you covered.
From St Andrew’s Day school holiday to Easter Monday school holiday Angus, this is your friendly, no-jargon guide to School holidays Angus Scotland families trust.
Angus School Holidays 2025 to 2026
Here are the Angus school holidays and term dates for 2025-2026 Academic Year.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday 19 August 2025 | Friday 3 October 2025 |
| Autumn Holiday | Monday 6 October 2025 | Friday 17 October 2025 |
| Winter Term | Monday 20 October 2025 | Tuesday 23 December 2025 |
| Christmas Holiday | Wednesday 24 December 2025 | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| Spring Term | Wednesday 7 January 2026 | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Spring Holiday | Monday 6 April 2026 | Friday 17 April 2026 |
| Summer Term | Monday 20 April 2026 | Thursday 2 July 2026 |
| Summer Holiday | Friday 3 July 2026 | Monday 17 August 2026 |
In-service days: 3 & 4 December 2025 • 12 February 2026 • 25 May 2026
Angus School Holidays 2026 to 2027
Here are the Angus school holidays and term dates for 2026-2027 Academic Year.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday 18 August 2026 | Friday 2 October 2026 |
| Autumn Holiday | Monday 5 October 2026 | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Winter Term | Monday 19 October 2026 | Wednesday 23 December 2026 |
| Christmas Holiday | Thursday 24 December 2026 | Wednesday 6 January 2027 |
| Spring Term | Thursday 7 January 2027 | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Spring Holiday | Monday 29 March 2027 | Friday 9 April 2027 |
| Summer Term | Monday 12 April 2027 | Thursday 1 July 2027 |
| Summer Holiday | Friday 2 July 2027 | Monday 16 August 2027 |
In-service days: 2 & 3 December 2026 • 11 February 2027 • 31 May 2027
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Angus School Holidays 2027 to 2028
Here are the Angus school holidays and term dates for 2027-2028 Academic Year.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday 17 August 2027 | Friday 1 October 2027 |
| Autumn Holiday | Monday 4 October 2027 | Friday 15 October 2027 |
| Winter Term | Monday 18 October 2027 | Wednesday 22 December 2027 |
| Christmas Holiday | Thursday 23 December 2027 | Wednesday 5 January 2028 |
| Spring Term | Thursday 6 January 2028 | Friday 31 March 2028 |
| Spring Holiday | Monday 3 April 2028 | Monday 17 April 2028 |
| Summer Term | Tuesday 18 April 2028 | Friday 30 June 2028 |
| Summer Holiday | Monday 3 July 2028 | Monday 14 August 2028 |
In-service days: 1 & 2 December 2027 • 10 February 2028 • 29 May 2028
Need those dates at a glance? Printable Angus school calendar versions for each academic year are linked at the end of this guide.
Angus School Holidays: A Detailed Breakdown
Autumn Term: The academic year kicks off mid-August when staff resume and pupils resume shortly after. A two-week Autumn holiday lands in October, giving everyone a well-earned breather before Winter term begins.
Spring Term: Spring term Angus starts in early January. February brings a mid-term break (often tied to in-service days), while the Spring holiday in April includes Easter Monday—a public holiday school closure across Scotland.
Summer Term: The final stretch! Summer term Angus runs from late April through June or early July. Look out for the May holiday school closure Angus and additional in-service days before the long Summer holiday Angus.
Angus In-Service Days
Angus in service days mean schools closed for pupils but open for teacher in-service training. These are dotted throughout the year:
- 2025-26: 3 & 4 Dec, 12 Feb, 25 May
- 2026-27: 2 & 3 Dec, 11 Feb, 31 May
- 2027-28: 1 & 2 Dec, 10 Feb, 29 May
Mark these pupil free days now—they fill up childcare spots fast!
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Angus Public Holidays During Term Time
Some public holidays fall within term dates, giving families extra time off together .
| Holiday | 2026 Date | 2027 Date | 2028 Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew’s Day school holiday | Friday 4 Dec | Friday 3 Dec | Friday 1 Dec |
| May holiday | Monday 4 May | Monday 3 May | Monday 1 May |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 Apr | Monday 29 Mar | Monday 17 Apr |
Angus Council education confirms these are consistent across most local towns, though local fairs like Arbroath’s St Tammas or Kirriemuir’s Trades’ Holiday vary slightly.
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FAQs
When does the Autumn Term start in Angus?
Mid-August. For 2026 it’s Tuesday 18 August; for 2027 it’s Tuesday 17 August.
Are schools closed for St Andrew’s Day?
Yes. Schools close on the Friday nearest 30 November—a set public holiday school closure across Angus.
What’s the difference between Spring Holiday and Easter Monday?
Spring holiday is a two-week break; Easter Monday falls within it and is an additional public holiday.
Do all Angus towns share the same in-service days?
Yes, council-wide dates apply to all schools. Local fair holidays differ by town.
What happens if a public holiday falls at weekend?
No automatic day in lieu for schools—check term dates for the specific year.
Are these dates the same for all Angus primaries and secondaries?
Yes. Angus operates a single school holiday and closure dates framework across all council schools.
Why don’t Angus term dates match Dundee’s?
Each Scottish local authority sets its own Scottish term dates Angus negotiates separately.
Official Source: Angus Council – School Holidays
UK Government: Term Dates Overview
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