School holidays in West Dunbartonshire
The next school holiday in West Dunbartonshire is the Christmas holidays: Monday 21 December to Monday, 4 January 2027. Summer holidays 2027 in West Dunbartonshire: Thursday 1 July to Thursday 12 August.
All school holidays and days off for West Dunbartonshire.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| September week-end | 25 – 28 Sept 2026 | 4 |
| Half-term - October Break | 12 – 16 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 15 |
| February half term | 15 – 16 Feb 2027 | 2 |
| Easter holidays | 26 – 29 Mar 2027 | 4 |
| Easter holidays | 5 – 16 Apr 2027 | 12 |
| May Day | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| May Weekend | 28 – 31 May 2027 | 4 |
| Summer holidays | 1 Jul – 12 Aug 2027 | 43 |
| September week end | 27 Sept 2027 | 1 |
| Half term october break | 4 – 15 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | 13 |
| February half term | 14 – 15 Feb 2028 | 2 |
| Easter holidays | 3 – 17 Apr 2028 | 15 |
| May holiday | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| May 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.
Source: Official source (West Dunbartonshire). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in West Dunbartonshire this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in West Dunbartonshire have 5 school holidays, adding up to 76 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in West Dunbartonshire run from Thursday 1 July 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 West Dunbartonshire?
In 2027, from Thursday 1 July to Thursday 12 August.
How many days of school holidays does West Dunbartonshire have in 2026-2027?
76 days including weekends, spread over 5 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in West Dunbartonshire?
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.