East Dunbartonshire School Holidays and Term Dates

Planning your family time or next getaway? Getting a handle on the East Dunbartonshire school holidays and East Dunbartonshire school term dates is the perfect first step. Set by the East Dunbartonshire Council, the school holiday calendar helps you mark everything from the September weekend to Christmas holidays, February break dates, and Easter holiday dates.

We’ve compiled all the key school closure dates and pupil return dates, including teacher training days, so you can plan a wonderful year ahead.

East Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2025 to 2026

Here is the complete academic year calendar for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This holiday schedule outlines all the key school breaks and term dates for East Dunbartonshire.

Term / HolidayStart DateEnd Date
Autumn TermThursday 14 August 2025 (Pupils Return)Friday 19 December 2025
September WeekendFriday 26 September 2025Monday 29 September 2025
October Break (Half Term)Monday 13 October 2025Friday 17 October 2025
Christmas HolidaysMonday 22 December 2025Friday 2 January 2026
Spring TermMonday 5 January 2026Thursday 2 April 2026
February BreakMonday 16 February 2026Tuesday 17 February 2026
Easter HolidaysFriday 3 April 2026Friday 17 April 2026
Summer TermMonday 20 April 2026Thursday 25 June 2026
May Day HolidayMonday 4 May 2026Monday 4 May 2026
May WeekendFriday 22 May 2026Monday 25 May 2026
Summer Holidays BeginFriday 26 June 2026

Teacher in-service days (staff only) are scheduled for Tuesday 12 August, Wednesday 13 August, Friday 10 October 2025, and Wednesday 18 February 2026.

East Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2026 to 2027

Here is the complete academic year calendar for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This holiday schedule outlines all the key school breaks and term dates for East Dunbartonshire.

Term / HolidayStart DateEnd Date
Autumn TermMonday 17 August 2026 (Pupils Return)Friday 18 December 2026
September WeekendFriday 25 September 2026Monday 28 September 2026
October Break (Half Term)Monday 12 October 2026Friday 16 October 2026
Christmas HolidaysMonday 21 December 2026Monday 4 January 2027
Spring TermTuesday 5 January 2027Friday 2 April 2027
February BreakMonday 15 February 2027Tuesday 16 February 2027
Easter WeekendFriday 26 March 2027Monday 29 March 2027
Easter HolidaysMonday 5 April 2027Friday 16 April 2027
Summer TermMonday 19 April 2027Wednesday 30 June 2027
May Day HolidayMonday 3 May 2027Monday 3 May 2027
May WeekendFriday 28 May 2027Monday 31 May 2027
Summer Holidays BeginThursday 1 July 2027

Teacher in-service days (staff only) are scheduled for Thursday 13 August, Friday 14 August, and Friday 9 October 2026, and Tuesday 4 May 2027.

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East Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2027 to 2028

While the East Dunbartonshire Council typically confirms dates a year in advance, the following dates for the 2027-2028 Academic Year are projected based on the standard pattern. Always check the official school calendar for final confirmation.

Term / HolidayStart Date (Projected)End Date (Projected)
Autumn TermMid-August 2027Mid-December 2027
September WeekendLate September 2027Late September 2027
October Break (Half Term)Mid-October 2027Mid-October 2027
Christmas HolidaysLate December 2027Early January 2028
Spring TermEarly January 2028Late March / Early April 2028
February BreakMid-February 2028Mid-February 2028
Easter HolidaysLate March / Early April 2028Mid-April 2028
Summer TermMid-April 2028Late June 2028
May Day HolidayEarly May 2028Early May 2028
May WeekendLate May 2028Late May 2028

Detailed East Dunbartonshire School Holidays

Let’s dive a little deeper into those all-important breaks. The October break and February break dates offer a perfect mid-term pause, while the longer Easter holiday dates and summer holidays are ideal for extended family trips.

Don’t forget the lovely long May weekend dates, which often coincide with the East Dunbartonshire May Day holiday, providing a brilliant opportunity for a short UK getaway.

Understanding the School Calendar: Terms, Half Terms & Holidays

The term structure in Scotland can seem confusing, but it’s quite simple! The year is split into three school sessions: the Autumn term, Spring term, and Summer term. Each term includes one half term break (like the October break). The longer periods between terms are the main school holidays (Summer, Christmas, Easter).

This structure is consistent for school holidays Dunbartonshire-wide and across most of school holiday Scotland.

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We hope this guide to East Dunbartonshire school holidays makes your family planning wonderfully simple. Remember, while we strive for accuracy, the final authority for all school term dates and teacher training days is the East Dunbartonshire Council.

Ready to plan your adventures? Bookmark this page and always double-check the official source below to ensure you have the latest information for your fantastic school holiday calendar.

Official Source: For absolute confirmation of all dates, please visit the East Dunbartonshire Council website directly.

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Nico Bevan

I've always helped people across the UK plan their year with reliable holiday insights. I'm passionate about accuracy and organization; I ensure every celebration and bank holiday is easy to plan for.

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