School holidays in North ayrshire arran
The October half term is under way, until Sunday 18 October. Summer holidays 2027 in North ayrshire arran: Friday 2 July to Wednesday 11 August.
All school holidays and days off for North ayrshire arran.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays | 3 – 18 Aug 2026 | 16 |
| October half term | 5 – 18 Oct 2026 | 14 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 15 |
| Easter holidays | 26 Mar – 11 Apr 2027 | 17 |
| Summer holidays | 2 Jul – 11 Aug 2027 | 41 |
| October half term | 4 – 15 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Local holiday | 19 – 22 Nov 2027 | 4 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 2028 | 14 |
| February half term | 18 – 21 Feb 2028 | 4 |
| Easter holidays | 3 – 17 Apr 2028 | 15 |
| May holiday | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| Spring bank holiday | 29 May 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in North ayrshire arran this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in North ayrshire arran have 5 school holidays, adding up to 103 days off including weekends.
North ayrshire arran is among the first to break up for the summer in 2026, on Monday 3 August.
The summer holidays in North ayrshire arran run from Monday 3 August to Tuesday 18 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 North ayrshire arran?
In 2026, from Monday 3 August to Tuesday 18 August.
How many days of school holidays does North ayrshire arran have in 2026-2027?
103 days including weekends, spread over 5 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in North ayrshire arran?
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.