Bathgate Academy term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Bathgate Academy, a secondary school in West Lothian.
Next holidayOctober holiday: Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 12 August 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Term 2 | Tue 5 January 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Term 3 | Mon 12 April 2027 | Fri 25 June 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| In-service day | Mon 10 Aug – Tue 11 August 2026 |
| September holiday | Mon 21 September 2026 |
| October holiday | Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026 |
| In-service day | Mon 26 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027 |
| February holiday | Mon 8 Feb – Fri 12 February 2027 |
| In-service day | Mon 15 February 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027 |
| May holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| In-service day | Thu 6 May 2027 |
| Spring holiday | Mon 24 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 28 Jun – Tue 17 August 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 18 August 2027 | Tue 21 December 2027 |
| Term 2 | Wed 5 January 2028 | Fri 31 March 2028 |
| Term 3 | Tue 18 April 2028 | Fri 30 June 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| In-service day | Mon 16 Aug – Tue 17 August 2027 |
| September holiday | Fri 17 Sept – Mon 20 September 2027 |
| October holiday | Mon 18 Oct – Fri 22 October 2027 |
| In-service day | Mon 25 October 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 22 December 2027 – Tue 4 January 2028 |
| February holiday | Mon 14 Feb – Fri 18 February 2028 |
| In-service day | Mon 21 February 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 3 Apr – Mon 17 April 2028 |
| May holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| In-service day | Tue 2 May 2028 |
| Spring holiday | Mon 22 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Mon 3 July 2028 |
Before you book
These are West Lothian’s term dates, which Bathgate Academy follows. Each school chooses its own INSET (staff training) days, so those are not listed here — the school will tell parents. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.
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Quick answers
When does Bathgate Academy go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Wed 12 August 2026.
When does Bathgate Academy break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027.
When is the Easter holiday?
Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Fri 25 June 2027.
Other schools nearby
- Armadale AcademyWest Lothian
- Armadale Primary SchoolWest Lothian
- Balbardie Primary SchoolWest Lothian
- Blackridge Primary SchoolWest Lothian
- Eastertoun Primary SchoolWest Lothian
- St Anthony's Primary SchoolWest Lothian
- St Mary's Primary SchoolWest Lothian
- Torphichen Primary SchoolWest Lothian
- Windyknowe Primary SchoolWest Lothian
- Boghall Primary SchoolBathgate
- Simpson Primary SchoolBathgate
- Southdale Primary SchoolArmadale