School holidays in Orkney
The next school holiday in Orkney is the Christmas holidays: Monday 21 December to Monday, 4 January 2027.
All school holidays and days off for Orkney.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| October Holidays 2026 | 12 – 27 Oct 2026 | 16 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 15 |
| Schools Closed | 11 – 16 Feb 2027 | 6 |
| Spring Holidays 2027 | 29 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | 12 |
| Schools Closed | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| Schools closed | 31 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 (Orkney). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Orkney this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Orkney have 1 school holidays, adding up to 15 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 Orkney have in 2026-2027?
15 days including weekends, spread over 1 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Orkney?
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.