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Argyll and Bute's school holidays and term dates for 2026/27 and 2027/28, from Argyll and Bute Council. Argyll and Bute schools break up for Christmas on Tuesday 22 December 2026 and go back on Tuesday 5 January. For a parent, the best value is Christmas 2026: book 3 days, get 11 off (Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Mon 4 Jan 2027). October holidays 2026 are Sat 3 Oct to Sun 18 Oct 2026 (two weeks), a week earlier and longer than the most common Scottish dates: Sat 10 Oct to Sun 18 Oct 2026 (one week, 11 of 32 councils).
Argyll and Bute school holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Off, weekends included | Leave to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| October holidaystwo weeks, past | 3 to 18 Octback Mon 19 Oct | 10 days → 16 off |
| Christmas holidaysone week and 4 days | 23 Dec to 4 Janback Tue 5 Jan | 5 days → 13 off |
| February mid-termone week and 1 day | 6 to 15 Febback Tue 16 Feb | 6 days → 10 off |
| Easter weekend2 days | 26 to 29 Marback Tue 30 Mar | 1 day → 4 off |
| Easter holidaystwo weeks | 3 to 18 Aprback Mon 19 Apr | 10 days → 16 off |
| May weekend2 days | 28 to 31 Mayback Tue 1 Jun | 1 day → 4 off |
| Summer holidayssix weeks | 3 Jul to 15 Augback Mon 16 Aug | 29 days → 44 off |
Training (INSET) days set by the council: Thu 13 Aug 2026, Fri 14 Aug 2026, Mon 23 Nov 2026, Mon 15 Feb 2027 and Fri 28 May 2027. Pupils are off. Check with your school: schools set their other training days themselves.
Each row is a month, from the 1st on the left. The yellow stickers are the school holidays.
Term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 17 Aug 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 |
| Spring term | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 |
| Summer term | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
The terms between Christmas, Easter and the summer; Scottish councils often number them 1 to 4. Half terms and the other holidays above fall inside them.
How Argyll and Bute compares
- October holidays 2026 are Sat 3 Oct to Sun 18 Oct 2026 (two weeks), a week earlier and longer than the most common Scottish dates: Sat 10 Oct to Sun 18 Oct 2026 (one week, 11 of 32 councils).
- Christmas 2026 is Wed 23 Dec 2026 to Mon 4 Jan 2027 (one week and 4 days), a week later than the most common Scottish dates: Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Mon 4 Jan 2027 (two weeks and 1 day, 12 of 32 councils).
- February mid-term 2027 is Sat 6 Feb to Mon 15 Feb 2027 (one week and 1 day), a week earlier and longer than the most common Scottish dates: Sat 13 Feb to Tue 16 Feb 2027 (2 days, 8 of 32 councils).
- Easter holidays 2027 are Sat 3 Apr to Sun 18 Apr 2027 (two weeks), a week later than the most common Scottish dates: Fri 26 Mar to Sun 11 Apr 2027 (two weeks and 1 day, 13 of 32 councils).
- Summer holidays 2027 are Sat 3 Jul to Sun 15 Aug 2027 (six weeks), a week later than the most common Scottish dates: Sat 26 Jun to Tue 10 Aug 2027 (six weeks and 2 days, 4 of 32 councils).
Compared with the 32 Scottish councils we have 2026/27 dates for. Every Scottish council side by side.
The best days of leave to book in 2026/27
To be off for every school holiday day in 2026/27 you'd need 65 days of leave, including the council's INSET days. Full-time workers are entitled to at least 28 days a year, and that can include the bank holidays, so most families mix leave with a second parent, family and holiday clubs. These are the holidays where a day of leave goes furthest:
Christmas 2026: book 3 days, get 11 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
February mid-term 2027: book 5 days, get 9 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
Summer holidays 2027: book 4 days, get 9 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
About these dates: Two-week October holiday and a week off in February.
Source: Argyll and Bute Council's term dates page, checked on 26 October 2026. Bank holidays from gov.uk.
Argyll and Bute school holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Off, weekends included | Leave to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| October holidaystwo weeks | 9 to 24 Octback Mon 25 Oct | 10 days → 16 off |
| Christmas holidaysone week and 4 days | 23 Dec to 4 Janback Wed 5 Jan | 5 days → 13 off |
| February mid-termone week and 1 day | 5 to 14 Febback Tue 15 Feb | 6 days → 10 off |
| Easter holidaystwo weeks and 1 day | 1 to 17 Aprback Tue 18 Apr | 10 days → 17 off |
| May weekend2 days | 26 to 29 Mayback Tue 30 May | 1 day → 4 off |
| Summer holidayssix weeks | 30 Jun to 10 Augback Fri 11 Aug | 29 days → 42 off |
Training (INSET) days set by the council: Thu 12 Aug 2027, Fri 13 Aug 2027, Mon 22 Nov 2027, Mon 14 Feb 2028 and Fri 26 May 2028. Pupils are off. Check with your school: schools set their other training days themselves.
Each row is a month, from the 1st on the left. The yellow stickers are the school holidays.
Term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 16 Aug 2027 | Wed 22 Dec 2027 |
| Spring term | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer term | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Thu 29 Jun 2028 |
The terms between Christmas, Easter and the summer; Scottish councils often number them 1 to 4. Half terms and the other holidays above fall inside them.
How Argyll and Bute compares
- Christmas 2027 is Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Tue 4 Jan 2028 (one week and 4 days), shorter than the most common Scottish dates: Wed 22 Dec 2027 to Tue 4 Jan 2028 (two weeks, 14 of 29 councils).
- February mid-term 2028 is Sat 5 Feb to Mon 14 Feb 2028 (one week and 1 day), a week earlier and longer than the most common Scottish dates: Sat 12 Feb to Tue 15 Feb 2028 (2 days, 8 of 29 councils).
- Summer holidays 2028 are Fri 30 Jun to Thu 10 Aug 2028 (six weeks), longer than the most common Scottish dates: Sat 1 Jul to Thu 10 Aug 2028 (five weeks and 4 days, 10 of 29 councils).
Its October holidays and Easter holidays match the most common Scottish dates.
Compared with the 29 Scottish councils we have 2027/28 dates for. Every Scottish council side by side.
The best days of leave to book in 2027/28
To be off for every school holiday day in 2027/28 you'd need 64 days of leave, including the council's INSET days. Full-time workers are entitled to at least 28 days a year, and that can include the bank holidays, so most families mix leave with a second parent, family and holiday clubs. These are the holidays where a day of leave goes furthest:
Christmas 2027: book 3 days, get 11 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
Easter holidays 2028: book 4 days, get 9 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
Summer holidays 2028: book 5 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
About these dates: Two-week October holiday and a week off in February.
Source: Argyll and Bute Council's term dates page, checked on 26 October 2026. Bank holidays from gov.uk.
Which schools use these dates
These are Argyll and Bute Council's dates for its own schools. Independent schools set their own, and some local holidays vary from school to school, so check with your school before you book.
Taking children out of school in term time has its own rules: can I take my child on holiday in term time? Work in a school? Teachers and annual leave.
Questions
When are the October holidays 2027 in Argyll and Bute?
Sat 9 Oct to Sun 24 Oct 2027, weekends included: two weeks off school. The last day of school before it is Friday 8 October and pupils go back on Monday 25 October.
When do Argyll and Bute schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The last day of term is Tuesday 22 December 2026. The holiday runs Wed 23 Dec 2026 to Mon 4 Jan 2027, and schools go back on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
When are the summer holidays 2027 in Argyll and Bute?
Sat 3 Jul to Sun 15 Aug 2027: six weeks off school. The last day of term is Friday 2 July.
When are the summer holidays 2028 in Argyll and Bute?
Fri 30 Jun to Thu 10 Aug 2028: six weeks off school. The last day of term is Thursday 29 June.
What's the best time to book annual leave around the Argyll and Bute school holidays?
Christmas 2026: book Tue 29 to Thu 31 Dec (3 days) and you're off Friday 25 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027, 11 days with the children. Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and 2nd January are bank holidays, so they come free.
How much annual leave do I need to cover the Argyll and Bute school holidays?
65 days in 2026/27 and 64 days in 2027/28, to be off for every school holiday day and the council's INSET days, Monday to Friday. With 25 days of leave that's about 38% of 2026/27.
Do all schools in Argyll and Bute follow these dates?
These are Argyll and Bute Council's dates for its own schools. Independent schools set their own, and some local holidays vary from school to school, so check with your school before you book.