Midlothian School Holidays and Term Dates

Planning your family’s year around the school calendar can feel like a puzzle. If you’re looking for Midlothian school holidays and term dates, you’ve come to the right place. We know how important it is to have accurate Midlothian Council school information for planning family holidays and childcare.

This guide provides a clear, official breakdown of the academic year for primary and secondary schools in Midlothian, including all school closures, public holidays, and essential staff development days.

Midlothian School Holidays 2025 to 2026

Here is the official school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year. Use this table to see when term starts, when pupils break up for holidays, and when they resume.

This school calendar helps you map out the year. The long summer term break is perfect for planning family holidays, while the shorter midterm breaks offer a chance for a brief rest.

Midlothian School Holidays 2026 to 2027

Mark your calendars for the following school session dates for the 2026-2027 year. Key dates include the autumn holiday, Midlothian Easter holiday dates, and the Midlothian May Day holiday.

Staff development days are confirmed for Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th August 2026, Monday 19th October 2026, and Wednesday 6th January 2027. These non-pupil days are crucial for your school holiday planning.

Midlothian School Holidays 2027 to 2028

Forward planning is essential. While exact Midlothian School Holidays for the 2027-2028 academic year may be provisional, they typically follow the established pattern of a late August term start and a late June term end.

*Disclaimer: These are projected dates. Official Midlothian school holidays for 2027-2028 will be confirmed by the local authority closer to the time.*

Detailed Midlothian School Holidays

Autumn Term

The autumn term is the longest stretch of the academic year. It begins in mid-August and includes an autumn holiday in September and a midterm break in October before finishing for the Christmas holidays. This is a key period for settling into new routines.

Spring Term

Starting in early January, the spring term includes a midterm break in February and the important Easter holiday period. School term dates for Easter can vary slightly each year, so confirming the Midlothian Easter holiday dates is always wise for spring travel plans.

Summer Term

After the Easter break, the summer term begins. It includes two public holidays: the Midlothian May Day holiday and Midlothian Victoria Day. The term typically ends in late June, marking the start of the long summer break—ideal for booking your main family holiday.

Staff Development & Non-Pupil Days (Inset Days)

These are vital dates for your diary. Staff development days, also called inset days or non-pupil days, are when the school is closed to students for teacher training. Confirmed dates include days in August, October, and January. Always check with your child’s school for their specific calendar, as individual primary schools and secondary schools in Midlothian may have additional dates.

Planning Family Holidays During Term Time

We all know that holidays outside of school holiday dates can be cheaper and less crowded. However, taking children out of Midlothian schools during term time is strongly discouraged and can result in fines.

The best approach is to use this guide for early school holiday planning, booking trips during the official breaks like the long summer holiday or October midterm. For precise school hours or the exact minute your child’s day finishes on the last day of term, always contact your school directly.

Explore more school holidays:

• UK School Holidays
• England School Holidays
• Wales School Holidays
• Northern Ireland School Holidays
• Edinburgh School Holidays
• Fife School Holidays
• Norfolk School Holidays
• South Ayrshire School Holidays

We hope this complete guide to Midlothian school holidays makes your family planning wonderfully simple. Having all the term dates, holiday dates, and inset days in one place takes the stress out of organising your year.

Ready to plan your next adventure? Bookmark this page and visit us at Coming Holidays for more essential UK holiday guides. For absolute certainty, always double-check the final dates with the official sources below.

Official Links:

• Midlothian Council
• UK Government Website

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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.