Port William School term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Port William School, a primary school in Newton Stewart.
Next holidayAutumn holiday: Mon 12 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thu 20 August 2026 | Fri 9 October 2026 |
| Term 2 | Mon 26 October 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Term 3 | Wed 6 January 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 April 2027 | Fri 2 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Autumn holiday | Mon 12 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027 |
| Staff trainingINSET | Thu 18 February 2027 |
| Staff trainingINSET | Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Spring holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027 |
| Holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Staff trainingINSET | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 5 Jul – Fri 20 August 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 5 Jul – Sun 22 August 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon 23 August 2027 | Fri 8 October 2027 |
| Term 2 | Mon 25 October 2027 | Tue 21 December 2027 |
| Term 3 | Thu 6 January 2028 | Fri 7 April 2028 |
| Term 4 | Mon 24 April 2028 | Fri 30 June 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Autumn holiday | Mon 11 Oct – Fri 22 October 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 22 December 2027 – Wed 5 January 2028 |
| Holiday | Fri 18 Feb – Mon 21 February 2028 |
| Spring holiday | Mon 10 Apr – Fri 21 April 2028 |
| Holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| Staff trainingINSET | Mon 29 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 3 Jul – Thu 17 August 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Mon 3 July 2028 |
Before you book
These are Dumfries & Galloway’s term dates, which Port William 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 Port William School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Thu 20 August 2026.
When does Port William School break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Fri 2 July 2027.
Other schools nearby
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- Garlieston SchoolNewton Stewart
- Glenluce SchoolNewton Stewart
- Kirkcowan SchoolNewton Stewart
- Kirkinner SchoolNewton Stewart
- Minnigaff SchoolNewton Stewart
- Penninghame SchoolNewton Stewart
- Whithorn SchoolNewton Stewart
- Wigtown Primary SchoolNewton Stewart
- Amisfield SchoolDumfries