Sandford Primary School term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Sandford Primary School, a primary school in Strathaven.
Next holidayChristmas holiday: Wed 23 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Thu 13 August 2026 | Tue 22 December 2026 |
| Spring term | Wed 6 January 2027 | Fri 2 April 2027 |
| Summer term | Mon 19 April 2027 | Fri 25 June 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| In-service day | Tue 11 Aug – Wed 12 August 2026 |
| September weekend holiday | Fri 25 Sept – Mon 28 September 2026 |
| October break | Mon 12 Oct – Fri 16 October 2026 |
| In-service day | Mon 9 November 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 23 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027 |
| February break | Mon 15 Feb – Tue 16 February 2027 |
| In-service day | Wed 17 February 2027 |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | 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 |
| Local holiday | Fri 28 May – Mon 31 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 28 Jun – Mon 16 August 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Tue 17 August 2027 | Tue 21 December 2027 |
| Spring term | Wed 5 January 2028 | Fri 31 March 2028 |
| Summer term | Tue 18 April 2028 | Tue 27 June 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| In-service day | Fri 13 Aug – Mon 16 August 2027 |
| September weekend holiday | Fri 24 Sept – Mon 27 September 2027 |
| October break | Mon 11 Oct – Fri 15 October 2027 |
| In-service day | Mon 8 November 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 22 December 2027 – Tue 4 January 2028 |
| February 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 | Thu 25 May 2028 |
| Local holiday | Fri 26 May – Mon 29 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Wed 28 June 2028 |
Before you book
These are South Lanarkshire’s term dates, which Sandford Primary 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 Sandford Primary School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Thu 13 August 2026.
When does Sandford Primary School break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Wed 23 December 2026 – Tue 5 January 2027.
When is the Easter holiday?
Mon 29 March 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Fri 25 June 2027.
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