There are five main holiday breaks during the academic year, helping families plan around the official Argyll and Bute school holidays and term dates. Published by Argyll and Bute Council, the annual school calendar provides key information for education and learning across local schools.
The schedule includes important dates such as the October break, December holidays, January return, February break, Easter break, May break, and summer holidays.
This page provides a complete overview of local authority holidays and public holidays in Argyll throughout the year. Families can use it to plan around term time, access a printable school holidays PDF, and stay updated with the latest calendar information for the school year.
Argyll and Bute School Holidays 2025/2026
Here are the Argyll and Bute school holidays and term dates for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Autumn Term 2025
- Term start (teachers in-service): Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th August 2025
- Pupils return: Thursday 14th August 2025
- October break: School closes Friday 3rd October; pupils return Monday 20th October
- End of term (December holidays): Closes Monday 22nd December 2025
- January return 2026: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Spring Term 2026
- February break: Closes Friday 6th February; pupils return Tuesday 17th February (Monday 16th is in-service)
- Easter break 2026: Closes Friday 27th March; pupils return Tuesday 14th April
Summer Term 2026
- May break (bank holiday): Closes Friday 22nd May; pupils return Tuesday 26th May
- Last day of school Argyll and Bute 2026: Friday 3rd July 2026
- Summer term end date Argyll and Bute 2026: 3rd July
Find UK School Holidays by Council
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Argyll and Bute School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the Argyll and Bute school holidays and term dates for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Autumn Term 2026
- Teachers in-service days Argyll and Bute 2026: Thursday 13th & Friday 14th August
- School opens after October break Argyll: Monday 17th August (pupils)
- October break: Closes Friday 2nd October; returns Monday 19th October
- December holidays: Closes Tuesday 22nd December; pupils return Tuesday 5th January 2027
Spring Term 2027
- Argyll and Bute February break 2027: Closes Friday 5th February; in-service Monday 15th; pupils return Tuesday 16th February
- Argyll and Bute Easter holidays 2027: Closes Friday 2nd April; returns Monday 19th April
Summer Term 2027
- Argyll and Bute May bank holiday school closure 2027: Closes Thursday 27th May; in-service Friday 28th; returns Tuesday 1st June
- Summer term end date Argyll and Bute 2027: Friday 2nd July 2027
Check More: PKC School Holidays
Argyll and Bute School Holidays 2027/2028
Here are the Argyll and Bute school holidays and term dates for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Autumn Term 2027
- In-service days: Thursday 12th & Friday 13th August 2027
- Pupils return: Monday 16th August 2027
- October break: Closes Friday 1st October; returns Monday 18th October
- December break: Closes Wednesday 22nd December; returns Tuesday 4th January 2028
Spring Term 2028
- February break: Closes Friday 4th February; returns Tuesday 15th February
- Easter break: Closes Friday 31st March; returns Tuesday 18th April
Summer Term 2028
- May break: Closes Friday 26th May; returns Tuesday 30th May
- Term ends: Friday 30th June 2028
Printable School Holidays 2026/2027 PDF
You can download a printable school holidays 2026/2027 PDF for Argyll and Bute. It includes all pupil return dates, school closure dates, and in-service days. No login required. Print it. Stick it on your fridge.
Printable School Holidays 2026/2027 PDF 🔗
Key Bank Holidays & Closures List
- New Year’s Day (public holiday Argyll)
- 2nd January (Scotland only)
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May bank holiday
- Spring bank holiday (late May)
- Summer bank holiday (August – local authority holidays vary)
Teachers’ In-Service Days (Inset Days)
These are teacher training days when schools close to pupils.
For Argyll and Bute school holidays 2026, in-service days fall on:
- 13th & 14th August 2026
- 23rd November 2026
- 15th February 2027
- 28th May 2027
Always confirm with your child’s school. Some schools adjust by one day.
School Closing Times on End of Term Days
School closing times on end-of-term days in Argyll vary.
On the last day before a break (especially December, Easter, and summer), many schools close 1–2 hours early.
Contact your child’s school directly for exact school closing times. Buses and after-school clubs may also change.
Have a Question About School Holiday Dates?
If you’ve spotted an issue, need clarification, or have a question about UK school holidays or term dates, feel free to get in touch with us.
Also Check: Scotland School Holidays
Useful Resources
Argyll and Bute Council – official term date source
FAQs
Do Argyll and Bute schools close for all Scottish bank holidays?
Yes. Schools follow local authority holidays, which include all Scottish bank holidays except where an in-service day replaces them.
Are in-service days the same for every school in Argyll and Bute?
Mostly yes. The council sets common dates, but a few schools may adjust by one day. Always check with your school.
Do pupils return on the same date after October break?
Usually yes. All schools return on the Monday following the October break unless an in-service day falls on that Monday.
What happens if a bank holiday falls during term time?
School closes. That day becomes a pupil-free day. The term calendar already accounts for it.
Are school closing times earlier on the last day of the term?
Many schools close 1–2 hours early. Contact your school directly – they don’t always publish this online.