There are five main holiday breaks during the school year, helping families plan around the official Clackmannanshire school holidays and term dates. Published by Clackmannanshire Council, the yearly school calendar includes the autumn term, winter term, spring term, and summer term holiday periods.
Parents can also stay informed about staff development days (inset days), teacher training days, and other dates when pupils are off school.
Clackmannanshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Here are the Clackmannanshire school holidays and term dates for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Autumn Term 2025/2026
- Autumn term begins (staff only): Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August 2025
- Pupils start: Wednesday 13 August 2025
- Autumn term ends: Friday 10 October 2025
- October holiday (two weeks): Monday 13 October – Friday 24 October 2025
- Winter term begins: Monday 27 October 2025
Winter term 2025/2026
- Winter term ends: Tuesday 23 December 2025
- Christmas holiday (including 1st & 2nd Jan public holidays): Wednesday 24 December 2025 – Monday 5 January 2026
- Spring term begins: Tuesday 6 January 2026
Spring Term 2025/2026
- Spring half-term break: Wednesday 11 February – Friday 13 February 2026
- Good Friday: Friday 3 April 2026
- Easter Monday: Monday 6 April 2026
- Spring term ends: Friday 10 April 2026
- Easter holiday (two weeks, first Monday in April): Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026
Summer Term 2025/2026
- Summer term begins: Monday 13 April 2026
- May public holiday: Monday 4 May 2026
- Summer term ends: Friday 26 June 2026
- Summer term holidays begin: Monday 29 June 2026
- Summer holidays end (provisional): Friday 7 August 2026
Find UK School Holidays by Council
Looking for official school holiday dates across the UK? Browse our complete guide to UK school holidays organised by council so you can quickly find accurate term dates and plan family activities with confidence.
Clackmannanshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the Clackmannanshire school holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Autumn Term 2026/2027
- Staff development days (inset): Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 August 2026
- Pupils start: Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Autumn term ends: Friday 9 October 2026
- October holiday: Monday 12 October – Friday 23 October 2026
- Winter term begins: Monday 26 October 2026
Winter term 2026/2027
- Staff development day (pupils off): Friday 27 November 2026
- Winter term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026
- Christmas holiday begins: Wednesday 23 December 2026
- Christmas break ends: Monday 4 January 2027
- Spring term begins: Tuesday 5 January 2027
Spring Term 2026/2027
- Staff development days (pupils off): Monday 8 & Tuesday 9 February 2027
- Spring half-term: Wednesday 10 February – Friday 12 February 2027
- Good Friday: Friday 26 March 2027
- Easter Monday: Monday 29 March 2027
- Spring term ends: Friday 2 April 2027
- Easter holiday: Monday 5 April – Friday 16 April 2027
Summer Term 2026/2027
- Summer term begins: Monday 19 April 2027
- May public holiday: Monday 3 May 2027
- Summer term ends: Friday 25 June 2027
- Summer holidays begin: Monday 28 June 2027
- Summer holidays end (provisional): Friday 6 August 2027
Check More: PKC School Holidays
Clackmannanshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Here are the Clackmannanshire school holidays for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Autumn Term 2027/2028
- Staff development days (inset): Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 August 2027
- Pupils start: Wednesday 11 August 2027
- Autumn term ends: Friday 8 October 2027
- October holiday: Monday 11 October – Friday 22 October 2027
- Winter term begins: Monday 25 October 2027
Winter term 2027/2028
- Staff development day (pupils off): Friday 26 November 2027
- Winter term ends: Wednesday 22 December 2027
- Christmas holiday: Thursday 23 December 2027 – Tuesday 4 January 2028
- Spring term begins: Wednesday 5 January 2028
Spring Term 2027/2028
- Staff development days: Monday 7 & Tuesday 8 February 2028
- Spring half-term: Wednesday 9 February – Friday 11 February 2028
- Good Friday: Friday 24 March 2028
- Easter Monday: Monday 27 March 2028
- Spring term ends: Friday 31 March 2028
- Easter holiday: Monday 3 April – Friday 14 April 2028
Summer Term 2027/2028
- Summer term begins: Monday 17 April 2028
- May public holiday: Monday 1 May 2028
- Summer term ends: Friday 23 June 2028
- Summer holidays begin: Monday 26 June 2028
- Summer holidays end (provisional): Friday 4 August 2028
Staff Development Days (Inset Days)
- 2026/2027: 10–11 Aug 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 8–9 Feb 2027
- 2027/2028: 9–10 Aug 2027, 26 Nov 2027, 7–8 Feb 2028
These are teacher training days—school is closed to pupils.
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Also Check: Scotland School Holidays
Useful Resources
- Clackmannanshire Council – official term date updates
FAQs
Are Clackmannanshire school holidays the same as other Scottish councils?
No. Each local authority term date varies slightly, especially October and spring breaks.
Do pupils attend school on staff development days?
No, pupils are off—these are teacher training days (inset days).
Is the October holiday always two weeks?
Yes. It starts the Monday of the second full week in October—always two weeks.
Can I take a term-time holiday during term?
Yes, but fines may apply unless you have council permission.
Are Christmas and New Year public holidays separate?
No. They’re included in the Christmas break (two weeks plus 1st & 2nd Jan).