South Lanarkshire schools and nurseries will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday, May 25. Key upcoming holidays in 2026 include the additional local holiday on June 15, the summer break starting June 25, and the return of teachers on August 11, with pupils back on August 13.
All Primary and Secondary Schools in South Lanarkshire will be closed on Thursday, 7th May, for an in-service day. Students are scheduled to return on Friday, 8th May.
Jaxon Mansfield from St Joseph’s Primary School won Michael Shanks MP’s Short Story competition with his entry, ‘John the Irn Bru Hero.’ The event, held at Rutherglen Library on World Book Day, attracted over 300 submissions from 11 schools, showcasing the creativity and writing skills of P6 and P7 students.
This month, parents in South Lanarkshire are encouraged to consider Gaelic language education for their children at Mount Cameron Primary and Nursery School, which offers a pathway to Gaelic Medium Education extending to Calderglen High School. The program welcomes both Gaelic speakers and newcomers, ensuring comprehensive language development.
South Lanarkshire Schools and Nurseries concluded the term on Friday, December 19th, marking the start of the Christmas holidays. Students and teachers can now enjoy a well-deserved break, returning to school on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Pupils in Lanarkshire’s Primary and Secondary schools returned to school on Thursday, 14th August, marking the beginning of a new term. Children reconnect with friends and teachers, with some starting at new schools. Parents enjoy a return to quieter days, while social media fills with ‘back to school’ photos.
The South Lanarkshire Schools’ 2025/26 calendar outlines key dates: Teachers return on August 12, with pupils back on August 14. Breaks include September weekend, October, Christmas, February, and an Easter holiday. Other important dates encompass in-service days and local holidays, ensuring 190 school days for pupils.
Free school meals will be provided to eligible S1-3 pupils in South Lanarkshire starting after the summer holidays, as part of a pilot scheme under the Scottish Government’s Free School Meals Programme. Council leader Joe Fagan emphasized the importance of this initiative to support students’ nutritional needs.