School holidays in South Lanarkshire
The next school holiday in South Lanarkshire is the Christmas holidays: Wednesday 23 December to Tuesday, 5 January 2027. Summer holidays 2027 in South Lanarkshire: Saturday 26 June to Thursday 12 August.
All school holidays and days off for South Lanarkshire.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| September weekend holiday | 25 – 28 Sept 2026 | 4 |
| October break | 12 – 16 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | 14 |
| February half term | 15 – 16 Feb 2027 | 2 |
| Good Friday | 26 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Easter Monday | 29 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 5 – 16 Apr 2027 | 12 |
| May day | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| Local holiday | 28 – 31 May 2027 | 4 |
| Summer holidays | 26 Jun – 12 Aug 2027 | 48 |
| September weekend holiday | 24 – 27 Sept 2027 | 4 |
| October break | 11 – 15 Oct 2027 | 5 |
| Christmas holidays | 22 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | 14 |
| February half term | 14 – 15 Feb 2028 | 2 |
| Easter holidays | 3 – 14 Apr 2028 | 12 |
| Easter holiday | 17 Apr 2028 | 1 |
| May holiday | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| Local holiday | 26 – 29 May 2028 | 4 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Sources: Official source (South Lanarkshire), Official source (South Lanarkshire). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in South Lanarkshire this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in South Lanarkshire have 4 school holidays, adding up to 76 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in South Lanarkshire run from Saturday 26 June to Thursday 12 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 South Lanarkshire?
In 2027, from Saturday 26 June to Thursday 12 August.
How many days of school holidays does South Lanarkshire have in 2026-2027?
76 days including weekends, spread over 4 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in South Lanarkshire?
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.