The term dates Inverclyde Council sets for its community and voluntary controlled schools, and the dates of 28 Inverclyde schools we have read individually.
Council term dates 2026/27
Term
First day
Last day
Autumn term
Tue 18 August 2026
Tue 22 December 2026
Spring term
Wed 6 January 2027
Fri 2 April 2027
Summer term
Mon 19 April 2027
Wed 30 June 2027
Holidays and closures
What
When
In-service day
Fri 14 Aug – Mon 17 August 2026
September weekend
Fri 25 Sept – Mon 28 September 2026
October week
Mon 12 Oct – Fri 16 October 2026
In-service day
Mon 19 October 2026
Christmas & New Year
Wed 23 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027
Mid-term break
Mon 15 Feb – Tue 16 February 2027
In-service day
Wed 17 February 2027
Good Friday / Easter Monday
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 March 2027
Spring break
Mon 5 Apr – Fri 16 April 2027
May Day
Mon 3 May 2027
In-service day
Thu 6 May 2027
May weekend
Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027
Summer holiday
Thu 1 Jul – Wed 18 August 2027
Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own dates, and every school chooses its own INSET days. Check your child’s school below.
Council term dates 2027/28
Term
First day
Last day
Autumn term
Thu 19 August 2027
Tue 21 December 2027
Spring term
Wed 5 January 2028
Fri 31 March 2028
Summer term
Tue 18 April 2028
Thu 29 June 2028
Holidays and closures
What
When
In-service day
Tue 17 Aug – Wed 18 August 2027
September weekend
Fri 24 Sept – Mon 27 September 2027
October week
Mon 11 Oct – Fri 15 October 2027
In-service day
Mon 18 October 2027
Christmas & New Year
Wed 22 December 2027 – Tue 4 January 2028
Mid-term break
Mon 14 Feb – Tue 15 February 2028
In-service day
Wed 16 February 2028
Spring break
Mon 3 Apr – Mon 17 April 2028
May Day
Mon 1 May 2028
In-service day
Tue 2 May 2028
May weekend
Fri 26 May – Mon 29 May 2028
Summer holiday
From Fri 30 June 2028
Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own dates, and every school chooses its own INSET days. Check your child’s school below.