Schools go back next week. Here’s the approved dates for South Lanarkshire Schools confirmed by the Education Resources Committee for the 2025/26 school term, holiday, and in-service dates – a full list so you can plan ahead.
AUGUST 2025
- Tue 12 Aug – Teachers return
- Tue 12 & Wed 13 Aug – In-service days (all schools)
- Thu 14 Aug – Pupils return to school
SEPTEMBER 2025
- Fri 26 & Mon 29 Sept – September weekend holiday
OCTOBER 2025
- Mon 13 – Fri 17 Oct – October break
NOVEMBER 2025
- Mon 10 Nov – In-service day
DECEMBER 2025 / JANUARY 2026
- Fri 19 Dec – Schools close at 2.30pm
- Mon 22 Dec – Fri 2 Jan – Christmas/New Year break
- Mon 5 Jan – Pupils return
FEBRUARY 2026
- Mon 16 & Tue 17 Feb – February break
- Wed 18 Feb – In-service day
APRIL 2026
- Thu 2 Apr – Schools close at 2.30pm
- Fri 3 – Fri 17 Apr – Easter/Spring break (Good Friday – Fri 3 Apr)
- Mon 20 Apr – Pupils return
MAY 2026
- Mon 4 May – May Day
- Thu 7 May – In-service day (all schools, may change if linked to election)
- Fri 22 & Mon 25 May – Local holiday
JUNE 2026
- Lanark schools only: Thu 11 & Fri 12 June – Local holiday
- Thu 25 June – Schools close at 1pm for summer break
📌 Pupils attend for 190 days, teachers for 195 days.
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