What Time Do Schools Break Up and Return After the Holidays?

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Schools in West Lothian have specific dates for when they break for holidays and return. For the remainder of the 2026 school year and the start of 2027, here’s a summary of the break and return dates:

Holiday Type Break Date Return Date
Summer Break All break Wednesday 12 August 2026
September Holiday Friday 18 September 2026 Tuesday 22 September 2026
October Holiday Friday 16 October 2026 Tuesday 27 October 2026
Christmas Break Friday 18 December 2026 Tuesday 5 January 2027
February Holiday Friday 5 February 2027 Tuesday 16 February 2027
Easter Break Thursday 25 March 2027 Monday 12 April 2027
May Holiday Friday 30 April 2027 Tuesday 4 May 2027
Local Holiday (Bathgate) Monday 7 June 2027 N/A
Local Holiday (Linlithgow) Tuesday 15 June 2027 N/A
Last Day of Term Friday 25 June 2027 N/A

This schedule allows families to plan ahead for childcare and activities. You can find more details about the term dates on the West Lothian Council website here.

Sources

School Terms and Holidays 2026/2027 School Terms and Holidays 2025/2026 School Terms and Holidays Early Learning and Childcare Terms and Holidays 2025/2026

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