School holidays in Fife
The October half term is under way, until Friday 23 October. Summer holidays 2027 in Fife: Monday 5 July to Friday 13 August.
All school holidays and days off for Fife.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | 12 – 23 Oct 2026 | 12 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | 14 |
| Additional | 11 – 12 Feb 2027 | 2 |
| Spring | 26 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | 15 |
| Additional | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| Additional | 7 Jun 2027 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 5 Jul – 13 Aug 2027 | 40 |
| October half term | 11 – 22 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 2028 | 14 |
| Additional | 10 – 11 Feb 2028 | 2 |
| Spring | 3 – 14 Apr 2028 | 12 |
| Additional | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| Additional | 5 Jun 2028 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 30 Jun – 11 Aug 2028 | 43 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Fife). Last checked: 20 May 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Fife this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Fife have 3 school holidays, adding up to 66 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in Fife run from Monday 5 July 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 Fife?
In 2027, from Monday 5 July to Friday 13 August.
How many days of school holidays does Fife have in 2026-2027?
66 days including weekends, spread over 3 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Fife?
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.