School holidays Edinburgh 2026
The first school holiday of 2026 in Edinburgh is the October half term: Monday 12 October to Monday 19 October.
All school holidays and days off in 2026 for Edinburgh, with start, end and number of days.
Holidays and days off in 2026
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn holiday | 14 Sept 2026 | 1 |
| October half term | 12 – 19 Oct 2026 | 8 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | 16 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Edinburgh). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
See also
- Calendar 2026calendaruk.co.uk
- Bank holidays 2026bankholidays-uk.co.uk
- Week numbers 2026weeknumbers-uk.co.uk
