Sir E Scott School term dates 2026/27

Term dates and school holidays for Sir E Scott School, a all-through school in Western Isles.

From the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s website · last checked 16 October 2026

Next holidayNovember mid-term holiday: Fri 27 Nov – Mon 30 November 2026

2026/27

Term	First day	Last day
Term 1 - Autumn	Thu 13 August 2026	Thu 8 October 2026
Term 2 - Winter	Thu 22 October 2026	Tue 22 December 2026
Term 3 - Spring	Tue 5 January 2027	Thu 25 March 2027
Term 4 - Summer	Mon 12 April 2027	Fri 25 June 2027

Holidays and closures

What	When
In-service day	Mon 10 Aug – Wed 12 August 2026
October holiday	Fri 9 Oct – Tue 20 October 2026
October half term	Fri 9 Oct – Wed 21 October 2026
In-service day	Wed 21 October 2026
November mid-term holiday	Fri 27 Nov – Mon 30 November 2026
Christmas holiday	Wed 23 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027
February mid-term holiday	Fri 12 Feb – Tue 16 February 2027
In-service day	Wed 17 February 2027
Easter holiday	Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027
May mid-term holiday	Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027
Summer holiday	From Mon 28 June 2027

Before you book

These are Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s term dates, which Sir E Scott 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 Sir E Scott School go back in September 2026?

The autumn term starts on Thu 13 August 2026.

When is October half term at Sir E Scott School?

Fri 9 Oct – Wed 21 October 2026.

When does Sir E Scott School break up for Christmas?

The Christmas holiday runs Wed 23 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.