School holidays in Scottish Borders
The October half term is under way, until Friday 16 October. Summer holidays 2027 in Scottish Borders: Friday 2 July to Sunday 15 August.
All school holidays and days off for Scottish Borders.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | 12 – 16 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| St Andrew's Day Holiday - Schools closed | 30 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | 14 |
| February half term | 8 – 12 Feb 2027 | 5 |
| Good Friday Holiday, Schools closed | 26 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 5 – 16 Apr 2027 | 12 |
| May Day Holiday | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 2 Jul – 15 Aug 2027 | 45 |
| October half term | 11 – 15 Oct 2027 | 5 |
| St andrew s day holiday schools closed | 29 Nov 2027 | 1 |
| Christmas holidays | 22 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 2028 | 15 |
| February half term | 14 – 18 Feb 2028 | 5 |
| Easter holidays | 3 – 14 Apr 2028 | 12 |
| May holiday | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 30 Jun – 13 Aug 2028 | 45 |
| October half term | 9 – 13 Oct 2028 | 5 |
| St andrew s day holiday schools closed | 4 Dec 2028 | 1 |
| Christmas holidays | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| February half term | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Easter holidays | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| May holiday | 7 May 2029 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Scottish Borders). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Scottish Borders this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Scottish Borders have 5 school holidays, adding up to 81 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in Scottish Borders run from Friday 2 July to Sunday 15 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 Scottish Borders?
In 2027, from Friday 2 July to Sunday 15 August.
How many days of school holidays does Scottish Borders have in 2026-2027?
81 days including weekends, spread over 5 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Scottish Borders?
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.