School Holidays | Saor-làithean sgoile
Dates for holidays are inclusive. For example, for holidays from 14 to 21 October, pupils return on 22 October. School holidays are set and agreed centrally by the Highland Council.
Term 1 - August to October
Starts Monday 17 August and ends Friday 9 October.
- In-service days: Monday 17 August and Tuesday 18 August
- In-service day: Monday 14 September
- October holidays: Monday 12 October to Friday 23 October
Term 2 - October to December
Starts Monday 26 October and ends Tuesday 22 December.
- Christmas and New Year holidays: Wednesday 23 December to Tuesday 5 January
Term 3 - January to March
Starts Wednesday 6 January and ends Thursday 25 March.
- February break: Monday 15 February and Tuesday 16 February
- In-service day: Wednesday 17 February
- Easter holidays: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April
Term 4 - April to July
Starts Monday 12 April and ends Thursday 1 July.
- May Day: Monday 3 May
- In-service day: Thursday 6 May
- Summer holidays: starts Friday 2 July
