There are five main holiday breaks in the yearly school calendar, helping families plan around the autumn term, spring term, and summer term. The official Midlothian School Holidays and Term Dates published by Midlothian Council include the midterm break, Easter holidays, May Day, and Victoria Day closures.
The Midlothian School Holidays schedule also highlights important staff development days, non-pupil days, and key dates such as when each term starts, when each term ends, the last day of each term, and when pupils resume after each break. Families can also check pupil resume dates, school closure dates, and start and finish times for local schools.
This page provides complete information on local authority school holidays and Scotland school holiday updates throughout the year. Parents and carers can use these details to stay informed, plan ahead, or contact the school directly for any school-specific arrangements when the school day ends or schedules vary.
Midlothian School Holidays 2025/2026
Here are the Midlothian school holidays for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Autumn Term 2025
- Term starts: Tuesday 12 August 2025
- Autumn holiday: Monday 15 September to Tuesday 16 September 2025 (inclusive)
- Midterm break (all break): Friday 10 October 2025
- Pupils resume: Monday 20 October 2025
- Term ends: Tuesday 23 December 2025
Spring Term 2026
- Term starts: Tuesday 6 January 2026
- Midterm break (all break): Friday 13 February 2026
- Pupils resume: Monday 23 February 2026
- Easter holidays: Friday 27 March to Monday 6 April 2026 (inclusive)
- Term ends: Friday 3 April 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Term starts: Monday 20 April 2026
- May Day: Monday 4 May 2026
- Victoria Day: Monday 25 May 2026
- Term ends: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Staff development / non-pupil days
- Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August 2025
- Monday 19 October 2025
- Monday 5 January 2026
- Monday 25 May 2026
Midlothian School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the Midlothian school holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Autumn Term 2026
- Term starts: Thursday 13 August 2026
- Autumn holiday: Friday 11 September to Monday 14 September 2026 (inclusive)
- Midterm break (all break): Friday 9 October 2026
- Pupils resume: Tuesday 20 October 2026
- Term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
- Term starts: Thursday 7 January 2027
- Midterm break (all break): Friday 12 February 2027
- Pupils resume: Monday 22 February 2027
- Easter holidays: Thursday 25 March to Tuesday 30 March 2027 (inclusive)
- Term ends: Friday 2 April 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Term starts: Tuesday 20 April 2027
- May Day: Monday 3 May 2027
- Victoria Day: Monday 24 May 2027
- Term ends: Tuesday 29 June 2027
Staff development / non-pupil days
- Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Monday 19 October 2026
- Wednesday 6 January 2027
- Monday 24 May 2027
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.
Check More: PKC School Holidays
Midlothian School Holidays 2027/2028
Here are the Midlothian school holidays for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Autumn Term 2027
- Term starts: Tuesday 10 August 2027
- Autumn holiday: Monday 13 September to Tuesday 14 September 2027 (inclusive)
- Midterm break (all break): Friday 8 October 2027
- Pupils resume: Tuesday 19 October 2027
- Term ends: Wednesday 22 December 2027
Spring Term 2028
- Term starts: Wednesday 5 January 2028
- Midterm break (all break): Friday 11 February 2028
- Pupils resume: Monday 21 February 2028
- Easter holidays: Friday 24 March to Monday 3 April 2028 (inclusive)
- Term ends: Friday 31 March 2028
Summer Term 2028
- Term starts: Tuesday 18 April 2028
- May Day: Monday 1 May 2028
- Victoria Day: Monday 29 May 2028
- Term ends: Friday 30 June 2028
Staff development / non-pupil days
- Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 August 2027
- Monday 18 October 2027
- Tuesday 4 January 2028
- Monday 29 May 2028
School Start and Finish Times – What to Know
Every school in Midlothian sets its own bell times. Yes, you read that right: start and finish times vary by building. One primary might start at 8:50 AM; a high school down the road could start at 9:05 AM.
Why? Because local heads know their communities best—traffic patterns, bus schedules, even breakfast club hours. So, don’t assume a uniform schedule. Instead, check your school’s website or call the office. The same goes for the last day of term – the school finishes earlier, but “how early” is a school-by-school decision. Always confirm before making travel plans.
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
- Midlothian Council
FAQs
Are Midlothian school holidays the same for all schools?
Yes, for council-run schools. Academies and faith schools may vary slightly, but most follow the local authority dates.
What is an “inset day” in Midlothian schools?
It’s a staff development day (teacher training). Schools are closed to pupils – even if the date looks like a normal school day.
Do Midlothian schools close for May Day and Victoria Day?
Yes. Both are public holidays in Scotland. Schools close, and pupils resume the next normal school day.
What’s the difference between “midterm break” and “all break”?
Nothing – they mean the same thing. “All break” is the term Midlothian Council uses for the full closure week.
Do high schools and primary schools have different term dates in Midlothian?
No. The official closure dates (holidays, insets, public holidays) are identical. Only daily start/finish times differ.