Scotland — Lothian
East Lothian Council Term Dates and School Holidays for 2026–2027
Find the East Lothian Council school term dates and school holidays for the 2026–2027 academic year. This page shows all term dates, half terms, and school holidays for East Lothian Council council-maintained schools, with a countdown to the next school holiday and a free .ics calendar download.
Next School Holiday
The next school holiday for East Lothian Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on Monday, 12 October 2026.
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East Lothian Council Term Dates for 2026–2027
The East Lothian Council school term dates for 2026–2027 are shown below by term, half term, and school holiday. The table provides the start and end dates for each period, along with the break-up date and return date for each school holiday and half term.
| Period | Start date | End date | Break up | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | Friday, 18 December 2026 | — | — |
| Autumn Half Term | Monday, 12 October 2026 | Monday, 19 October 2026 | Friday, 9 October 2026 | Tuesday, 20 October 2026 |
| Christmas Holiday | Saturday, 19 December 2026 | Tuesday, 5 January 2027 | Friday, 18 December 2026 | Wednesday, 6 January 2027 |
| Spring Term | Wednesday, 6 January 2027 | Friday, 2 April 2027 | — | — |
| Spring Half Term | Friday, 12 February 2027 | Friday, 19 February 2027 | Thursday, 11 February 2027 | Monday, 22 February 2027 |
| Easter Holiday | Monday, 5 April 2027 | Monday, 19 April 2027 | Friday, 2 April 2027 | Tuesday, 20 April 2027 |
| Summer Term | Tuesday, 20 April 2027 | Tuesday, 29 June 2027 | — | — |
| Summer Half Term | Monday, 24 May 2027 | Monday, 24 May 2027 | Friday, 21 May 2027 | Tuesday, 25 May 2027 |
| Summer Holiday | Monday, 24 May 2027 | Tuesday, 29 June 2027 | Tuesday, 29 June 2027 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About East Lothian Council School Term Dates
Schools in East Lothian Council return on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.
East Lothian Council schools break up for autumn half term on Friday, 9 October 2026. Autumn half term runs from Monday, 12 October 2026 to Monday, 19 October 2026. Schools return on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
East Lothian Council schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Tuesday, 5 January 2027. Schools return on Wednesday, 6 January 2027.
East Lothian Council schools break up for spring half term on Thursday, 11 February 2027. Spring half term runs from Friday, 12 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027. Schools return on Monday, 22 February 2027.
East Lothian Council schools break up for Easter on Friday, 2 April 2027. The Easter holiday runs from Monday, 5 April 2027 to Monday, 19 April 2027. Schools return on Tuesday, 20 April 2027.
East Lothian Council schools break up for summer on Tuesday, 29 June 2027. The summer holiday begins on Wednesday, 30 June 2027.
East Lothian Council schools break up for summer half term on Friday, 21 May 2027. Summer half term runs from Monday, 24 May 2027 to Monday, 24 May 2027. Schools return on Tuesday, 25 May 2027.
Always confirm with your school. These dates are East Lothian Council’s standard calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Academies, free schools and faith schools may set different dates. Check your school’s website before booking travel.