Planning Falkirk school holidays and school term dates early makes life so much easier. Whether you’re organising childcare, booking a summer break, or just want to know when the Easter break or October break falls, we’ve got you covered. All dates below are inclusive dates taken directly from the Falkirk Council website, so you can trust them for term time planning.
Let’s dive into the Falkirk Council holidays, including every local holiday, in-service day, and school closure dates across Scottish school holidays for Falkirk education dates.
Falkirk School Holidays 2025 to 2026
(2025–2026 Academic Year)
Here are the Falkirk school holidays 2025 to 2026 for Falkirk district schools. All dates are confirmed.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term Starts | Mon 18 Aug 2025 | – |
| September Local Holiday | Mon 1 Sep 2025 | Mon 1 Sep 2025 |
| October Break | Mon 13 Oct 2025 | Fri 24 Oct 2025 |
| In-Service Day | Mon 17 Nov 2025 | Mon 17 Nov 2025 |
| Christmas Break | Tue 23 Dec 2025 | Mon 5 Jan 2026 |
| Spring Term Starts | Tue 6 Jan 2026 | – |
| February Break | Mon 9 Feb 2026 | Tue 10 Feb 2026 |
| In-Service Day | Wed 11 Feb 2026 | Wed 11 Feb 2026 |
| Easter Break | Fri 3 Apr 2026 | Fri 17 Apr 2026 |
| May Local Holiday Falkirk | Mon 4 May 2026 | Mon 4 May 2026 |
| Summer Break | Mon 29 Jun 2026 | Fri 7 Aug 2026 |
Falkirk School Holidays 2026 to 2027
(2026–2027 Academic Year)
Here are the Falkirk school holidays 2026 to 2027.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term Starts | Mon 10 Aug 2026 | – |
| In-Service Days | Mon 10 Aug & Tue 11 Aug 2026 | Mon 10 Aug & Tue 11 Aug 2026 |
| September Local Holiday Falkirk | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 |
| October Break | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| In-Service Day | Mon 30 Nov 2026 | Mon 30 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas Break | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| Spring Term Starts | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | – |
| February Break | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Tue 16 Feb 2027 |
| In-Service Day | Wed 17 Feb 2027 | Wed 17 Feb 2027 |
| Easter Break | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 |
| May Local Holiday Falkirk | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Summer Break | Mon 28 Jun 2027 | Fri 6 Aug 2027 |
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Falkirk School Holidays 2027 to 2028
(2027–2028 Academic Year)
Here are the Falkirk school holidays 2027 to 2028 — perfect for long-term planning.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term Starts | Mon 9 Aug 2027 | – |
| In-Service Days | Mon 9 Aug & Tue 10 Aug 2027 | Mon 9 Aug & Tue 10 Aug 2027 |
| September Local Holiday Falkirk | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
| October Break | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| In-Service Day | Mon 29 Nov 2027 | Mon 29 Nov 2027 |
| Christmas Break | Thu 23 Dec 2027 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 |
| Spring Term Starts | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | – |
| February Break | Mon 14 Feb 2028 | Tue 15 Feb 2028 |
| In-Service Day | Wed 16 Feb 2028 | Wed 16 Feb 2028 |
| Easter Break | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | Fri 14 Apr 2028 |
| May Local Holiday Falkirk | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| Summer Break | Mon 26 Jun 2028 | Fri 4 Aug 2028 |
In-Service Days in Falkirk
In-service days are when schools close for teacher training. For Falkirk district schools, these are essential to note for childcare planning. Upcoming in-service days include:
- 2026–2027: 10–11 Aug 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 17 Feb 2027
- 2027–2028: 9–10 Aug 2027, 29 Nov 2027, 16 Feb 2028
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FAQs
Is the February break a full week off?
No. The February break is two days (Monday–Tuesday), often followed by an in-service day.
Does Falkirk Council have a two-week October break?
Yes. The October break in Falkirk is two full weeks (Monday to Friday fortnight).
Are in-service days the same for all Falkirk schools?
Yes. In-service days are set by Falkirk Council and apply to all Falkirk district schools.
Does Falkirk have a local holiday in September?
Yes. The September local holiday is always the first Monday in September.
Where can I find official Falkirk school holiday dates?
Yes. Visit the Falkirk Council website or the UK GOV school term dates page.
Official Resources
For the most up-to-date information, visit:
- Falkirk Council
- UK GOV Website for Falkirk
