What it is
These are the term dates, school holidays, and teacher in-service days for schools in Renfrewshire.
You can see the dates for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Other councils set their own dates, which could be different from ours.
Term dates 2026 to 2027
Teachers will return for the 2026 to 2027 school year on Friday 14 August 2026.
First term: August to December 2026
| Date | Open or closed | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 14 August 2026 | School open for teachers and staff only | In-service day |
| Monday 17 August 2026 | School open for teachers and staff only | In-service day |
| Tuesday 18 August 2026 | Pupils' first day at school | Start of term |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | Schools closed | Local holidays |
| Monday 28 September 2026 | Schools closed | Local holidays |
| Tuesday 29 September 2026 | Schools open | Normal school day |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays |
| Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays |
| Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays |
| Thursday 15 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays |
| Friday 16 October 2026 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays |
| Monday 19 October 2026 | School open for teachers and staff only | In-service day |
| Tuesday 20 October 2026 | Schools open | Second half of term |
| Monday 30 November 2026 | Schools closed | St. Andrew's Day |
| Tuesday 1 December 2026 | Schools open | Normal school day |
| Wednesday 23 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Thursday 24 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Tuesday 29 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Wednesday 30 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Thursday 31 December 2026 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Schools closed | Christmas and New Year holidays |
Second term: January to April 2027
| Date | Open or closed | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 6 January 2027 | Schools open | Start of term |
| Monday 15 February 2027 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays |
| Tuesday 16 February 2027 | Schools closed | Mid-term holidays |
| Wednesday 17 February 2027 | School open for teachers and staff only | In-service day |
| Thursday 18 February 2027 | Schools open | Second half of term |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Schools closed | Easter holidays |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Schools closed | Easter holidays |
| Tuesday 30 March 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day |
| Monday 5 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Tuesday 6 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Wednesday 7 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Thursday 8 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Friday 9 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Tuesday 13 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Wednesday 14 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Thursday 15 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Friday 16 April 2027 | Schools closed | Spring holidays |
| Monday 19 April 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day |
Third term: May to June 2027
| Date | Open or closed | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 3 May 2027 | Schools closed | May Day |
| Tuesday 4 May 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day |
| Thursday 6 May 2027 | Schools open for teachers and staff only | In-service day |
| Friday 7 May 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day |
| Monday 31 May 2027 | Schools closed | Local holiday |
| Tuesday 1 June 2027 | Schools open | Normal school day |
| Thursday 1 July 2027 | Schools closed | Summer holidays |