In preparation for the school year ahead, one of the most important things to get right is when your child should be at school. With different variations for each of the 32 Scottish counties, it can seem difficult to figure out when your child should be where.
Planning ahead can be invaluable, allowing you to make the most of your child’s time off and your family holidays in 2022, as well as ensuring they are in education when they need to be.
To help you keep on top of everything, we’ve put together an easy guide to all the school term dates and holidays throughout Scotland. 📅
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General Scotland Term Dates 2022/23
The Scottish school system can be confusing, but our guide will help you stay on top of everything you need to know.
In Scotland, term dates and school holidays are decided individually by each of the 32 council areas. However, the table below will offer a general guide to the Scottish school holidays and term dates across the board.
|
Term |
Start Date |
End Date |
|
Autumn, Term 1 |
Weds 17th August 2022 |
Fri 14th October 2022* |
|
Autumn, Half-Term |
Tue 20th October 2022 |
Mon 24th October 2022 |
|
Autumn, Term 2 |
Tue 25th October 2022 |
Tue 20th December 2022 |
|
Christmas Holiday 🎄 |
Wed 21st December 2022 |
Wed 4th January 2022 |
|
Spring, Term 3 |
Thur 5th January 2023 |
Fri 10th February 2023 |
|
Spring, Half-Term |
Mon 13th February 2023 |
Fri 17th February 2023 |
|
Spring, Term 4 |
Mon 20th February 2023 |
Fri 31st March 2023 |
|
Easter Holiday 🐰 |
Mon 3rd April 2023 |
Fri 14th April 2023 |
|
Summer, Term 5 |
Mon 17th April 2023 |
Fri 28th April 2023 |
|
Summer, Half-Term |
Mon 1st May 2023 |
Tue 2nd May 2023* |
|
Summer, Term 6 |
Wed 3rd May 2023* |
Wed 28th June 2023* |
|
Summer Holiday 🏖️ |
Thur 29th June 2023 |
Tue 1st August 2023 |
Bank holidays in Scotland 2023
Monday 2nd January 2023 (Substitute for New Year’s Day)
Friday 7th April 2023 (Good Friday)
Monday 10th April (Easter Monday)
Monday 1st May (Early May bank holiday)
Monday 8th May (Coronation of King Charles III)
Monday 29th May (Spring Bank holiday)
Monday 7th August (August Bank Holiday)
Thursday 30th November (St Andrew's Day)
Monday 25th December 2023 (Christmas Day)
Tuesday 26th December 2023 (Boxing Day)
School Term Dates In Scottish Council Areas
Schools within the 32 different Scottish council areas will observe different holidays, making it a lot more complicated to figure out term times for your child’s school. 🤷
Below are the links to each district’s school calendar so you easily add the dates to your family planning calendar.
A - F
G - O
P - Z
Figuring out complex school schedules can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be, with a little planning and a handy guide to help. To see a full list of all term dates, visit mygov.scot and search by your local council.
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