School holidays in Shetland
The October half term is under way, until Tuesday 27 October. Summer holidays 2027 in Shetland: Monday 5 July to Tuesday 17 August.
All school holidays and days off for Shetland.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | 12 – 27 Oct 2026 | 16 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 15 |
| Occasional holiday | 27 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Occasional holidays | 12 – 15 Feb 2027 | 4 |
| Easter holidays | 25 Mar – 6 Apr 2027 | 13 |
| Occasional holiday | 21 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 5 Jul – 17 Aug 2027 | 44 |
| October half term | 11 – 26 Oct 2027 | 16 |
| Christmas holidays | 22 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | 14 |
| Occasional holiday | 26 Jan 2028 | 1 |
| Occasional holiday | 18 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 3 – 17 Apr 2028 | 15 |
| Occasional holiday | 19 May 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Sources: Official source (shetland.gov.uk), Official source (shetland.gov.uk). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Shetland this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Shetland have 4 school holidays, adding up to 88 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in Shetland run from Monday 5 July to Tuesday 17 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 Shetland?
In 2027, from Monday 5 July to Tuesday 17 August.
How many days of school holidays does Shetland have in 2026-2027?
88 days including weekends, spread over 4 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Shetland?
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.