School holidays in East Lothian
The October half term is under way, until Friday 16 October.
All school holidays and days off for East Lothian.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holiday (schools closed) | 11 – 14 Sept 2026 | 4 |
| October half term | 12 – 16 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 15 |
| February half term | 15 – 19 Feb 2027 | 5 |
| Good Friday | 26 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Easter Monday | 29 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 5 – 19 Apr 2027 | 15 |
| May Day (Schools closed) | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| Staff In-service Day 5 (pupil holiday) | 24 May 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (East Lothian). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in East Lothian this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in East Lothian have 4 school holidays, adding up to 40 days off including weekends.
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
How many days of school holidays does East Lothian have in 2026-2027?
40 days including weekends, spread over 4 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in East Lothian?
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.