James Gillespie's High School term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for James Gillespie's High School, a secondary school in Edinburgh.
Next holidayWinter holidays: Mon 21 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Wed 12 August 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Spring | Wed 6 January 2027 | Fri 2 April 2027 |
| Summer | Tue 20 April 2027 | Tue 29 June 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Autumn holiday | Mon 14 September 2026 |
| Mid-term break | Mon 12 Oct – Mon 19 October 2026 |
| Winter holidays | Mon 21 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027 |
| Mid-term break | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Mon 29 March 2027 |
| Spring holidays | Mon 5 Apr – Mon 19 April 2027 |
| May Day | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Staff only day | Tue 4 May 2027 |
| Victoria Day | Mon 24 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Wed 30 Jun – Tue 17 August 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Wed 18 August 2027 | Mon 20 December 2027 |
| Spring | Thu 6 January 2028 | Fri 31 March 2028 |
| Summer | Tue 18 April 2028 | Fri 30 June 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Autumn holiday | Mon 20 September 2027 |
| Mid-term break | Mon 18 Oct – Mon 25 October 2027 |
| Winter holidays | Tue 21 December 2027 – Wed 5 January 2028 |
| Mid-term break | Mon 14 Feb – Fri 18 February 2028 |
| Spring holidays | Mon 3 Apr – Mon 17 April 2028 |
| Good Friday | Fri 14 April 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Mon 17 April 2028 |
| May Day | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| Staff only day | Tue 2 May 2028 |
| Victoria Day | Mon 22 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Mon 3 July 2028 |
Before you book
These are Edinburgh’s term dates, which James Gillespie's High School 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 James Gillespie's High School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Wed 12 August 2026.
When is the Easter holiday?
Mon 29 March 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Tue 29 June 2027.
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