School holidays in East Ayrshire
The October half term is under way, until Friday 16 October. Summer holidays 2027 in East Ayrshire: Wednesday 30 June to Friday 13 August.
All school holidays and days off for East Ayrshire.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Local holiday | 18 – 21 Sept 2026 | 4 |
| October half term | 12 – 16 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 15 |
| Local holiday | 12 – 15 Feb 2027 | 4 |
| Easter holidays | 26 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | 15 |
| Local holiday (May Day) | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 30 Jun – 13 Aug 2027 | 45 |
| Local holiday | 17 – 20 Sept 2027 | 4 |
| October half term | 11 – 22 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Christmas holidays | 22 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | 14 |
| Local holiday | 21 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 3 – 17 Apr 2028 | 15 |
| May holiday | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 3 Jul – 11 Aug 2028 | 40 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (East Ayrshire). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in East Ayrshire this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in East Ayrshire have 4 school holidays, adding up to 80 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in East Ayrshire run from Wednesday 30 June to Friday 13 August.
Do these dates apply to your school?
The dates on this page are the council's term dates. They apply to community and voluntary-controlled schools, and many academies and other schools follow them too. Schools that set their own term dates, such as academies, free schools and independent schools, may differ. Every school also has a few INSET days of its own, so always check your school's website or newsletter.
Frequently asked questions
When are the summer holidays in East Ayrshire?
In 2027, from Wednesday 30 June to Friday 13 August.
How many days of school holidays does East Ayrshire have in 2026-2027?
80 days including weekends, spread over 4 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in East Ayrshire?
They apply to schools that follow the council's term dates. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary-aided schools can set their own dates, so check with your child's school.