Are There Any Extended Holidays or Breaks Throughout the School Year?

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Yes, there are several extended holidays and breaks scheduled throughout the school year in the Scottish Borders. Here’s a summary of the key holiday periods for the 2025/2026 school year:

Holiday/Break Start Date End Date
October Mid-term Holidays Monday 13 October 2025 Friday 17 October 2025
Christmas Holidays Monday 22 December 2025 Friday 2 January 2026
February Mid-term Holiday Friday 13 February 2026 Friday 20 February 2026
Easter Holidays Friday 3 April 2026 Friday 17 April 2026
May Day Holiday Monday 4 May 2026 Monday 4 May 2026
Summer Holidays Thursday 2 July 2026 Thursday 2 July 2026

Each school may also designate a casual holiday aligned with local festivals, so it’s worth checking specific school calendars for additional days off. You can view more detailed information about school holidays on the Scottish Borders council website.

Sources

Term, holiday and closure dates Term, holiday and closure dates School Holiday and Term Date Planning - Freedom of information requests School holiday dates and in service days for 2026/27 to 2028/29 confirmed

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