There are five main holiday breaks during the academic year, helping families plan around the official East Ayrshire School Holidays and term dates. Published by East Ayrshire Council, the annual school calendar includes important dates for pupils, parents, and staff across local schools.
The schedule covers October holidays, Christmas and New Year holidays, February holidays, Easter holidays, summer holidays, local holidays, the May Day holiday, and Ayr Gold Cup holidays.
This page serves as a useful school holiday planner, providing up-to-date holiday and term information in one place.
East Ayrshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Here are the East Ayrshire school holidays and term dates for the 2025-2026 academic year.
| Date | Holiday / Event |
|---|---|
| August | |
| Monday 18 August 2025 | In-service day |
| Tuesday 19 August 2025 | In-service day |
| Wednesday 20 August 2025 | Pupils return |
| September | |
| Friday 19 September – Monday 22 September 2025 | Local holidays (Ayr Gold Cup weekend) |
| Tuesday 23 September 2025 | Pupils return |
| October | |
| Monday 13 October – Friday 17 October 2025 | October holidays |
| Monday 20 October 2025 | In-service day |
| Tuesday 21 October 2025 | Pupils return |
| December/January | |
| Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026 | Christmas and New Year |
| Monday 5 January 2026 | Pupils return |
| February | |
| Monday 9 February 2026 | Local holiday |
| Tuesday 10 February 2026 | In-service day |
| Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Pupils return |
| April | |
| Friday 3 April – Friday 17 April 2026 | Easter holidays (Good Friday – 3 April) |
| Monday 20 April 2026 | Pupils return |
| May | |
| Monday 4 May 2026 | Local holiday (May Day) |
| Tuesday 5 May 2026 | Pupils return |
| Thursday 7 May 2026 | In-service day |
| Friday 8 May 2026 | Pupils return |
| June/July/August | |
| Monday 29 June – Friday 14 August 2026 | Summer holidays |
| Monday 17 August 2026 | In-service day |
| Tuesday 18 August 2026 | In-service day |
| Wednesday 19 August 2026 | Pupils return |
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East Ayrshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the East Ayrshire school holidays and term dates for the 2026-2027 academic year. All dates are inclusive.
| Date | Holiday / Event |
|---|---|
| August | |
| Monday 17 August 2026 | In-service day |
| Tuesday 18 August 2026 | In-service day |
| Wednesday 19 August 2026 | Pupils return |
| September | |
| Friday 18 September – Monday 21 September 2026 | Local holidays (Ayr Gold Cup weekend) |
| Tuesday 22 September 2026 | Pupils return |
| October | |
| Monday 12 October – Friday 16 October 2026 | October holidays |
| Monday 19 October 2026 | In-service day |
| Tuesday 20 October 2026 | Pupils return |
| December/January | |
| Monday 21 December 2026 – Monday 4 January 2027 | Christmas and New Year |
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Pupils return |
| February | |
| Friday 12 February – Monday 15 February 2027 | Local holidays |
| Tuesday 16 February 2027 | In-service day |
| Wednesday 17 February 2027 | Pupils return |
| March/April | |
| Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | Easter holidays (Good Friday – 26 March) |
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Pupils return |
| May | |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | Local holiday (May Day) |
| Tuesday 4 May 2027 | Pupils return |
| Monday 24 May 2027 | In-service day |
| Tuesday 25 May 2027 | Pupils return |
| June/July/August | |
| Wednesday 30 June – Friday 13 August 2027 | Summer holidays |
| Monday 16 August 2027 | In-service day |
| Tuesday 17 August 2027 | In-service day |
| Wednesday 18 August 2027 | Pupils return |
Download & Print School Holiday Calendars
| Academic Year | Download Link |
|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | Download 2025/2026 school holidays (PDF) |
| 2026 to 2027 | Download 2026/2027 school holidays (PDF) |
You can download the PDF calendars or printable school holidays to keep handy. That wraps up the complete list of East Ayrshire school holidays for the coming years.
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Useful Resources
For the most current information, always check directly with the source.
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FAQs
Are the local holidays in September definitely on those dates?
The September local holidays are subject to change in alignment with the Ayr Gold Cup weekend. It’s always wise to double-check closer to the time.
What is an in-service day?
In-service days (also known as teacher training days) are when schools are closed to pupils so that staff can participate in professional development, planning, and training.
Are all holiday dates inclusive?
Yes, all the dates listed are inclusive, meaning the start and end dates are both part of the holiday period.
Do these dates apply to all schools in East Ayrshire?
These dates are for all schools under East Ayrshire Council. Some schools may have additional in-service days, but the main holiday periods will be consistent.