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South Ayrshire Council School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates 2026 - 2027

Planning a family getaway or just trying to avoid last-minute surprises? Stay on top of school term dates and holidays in South Ayrshire Council for the years 2026 and 2027. This page has all the key dates you need to plan ahead with confidence.

Many academies and free schools have the flexibility to set their own term dates, so we recommend confirming the exact schedule with your child's school. To make things easy, we've included a link to your school's website further down this page.

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What's the next school holiday in South Ayrshire Council?

1 Jul - 17 Aug

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South Ayrshire Council School Holiday Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in South Ayrshire Council is the Summer holiday, running from 1 July to 17 August. After that, the Autumn Half Term holiday will take place from 12 October to 16 October.

TermHoliday Dates
Summer Half Term25 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Summer1 Jul 2026 - 17 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term12 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
Christmas23 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027
Spring Half Term12 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2027
Easter26 Mar 2027 - 9 Apr 2027
Summer Half Term28 May 2027 - 31 May 2027
Summer1 Jul 2027 - 17 Aug 2027

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South Ayrshire Council School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2026 - 2027

TermTerm DatesHalf Term Dates
Summer20 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 202625 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Autumn20 Aug 2026 - 22 Dec 202612 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 - 25 Mar 202712 Feb 2027 - 16 Feb 2027
Summer12 Apr 2027 - 30 Jun 202728 May 2027 - 31 May 2027

List of Schools in South Ayrshire Council and Their Holiday Pages

Are you looking to find specific school holiday information for your school? Below is a list of schools in South Ayrshire Council with direct links to their websites or dedicated holiday pages.

School NameSchool Website
Culzean Primary Schoolhttps://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
South Ayrshire Council Virtual Schoolhttps://ukschoolholidays.co.uk/scotland-school-holidays/south-ayrshire/
Annbank Primary Schoolhttp://annbank.sayr.sch.uk/annual-calendar.html
Alloway Primary Schoolhttps://allowayss.eq.edu.au
Braehead Primary Schoolhttps://www.stirling.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/school-term-dates-and-holidays/
Dalmilling Primary Schoolhttps://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Forehill Primary Schoolhttps://www.thornhillprimary.org.uk/Parents/Term-Dates/
Grammar Primary Schoolhttps://www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Heathfield Primary Schoolhttps://stcatherines-heathfield.devon.sch.uk
Holmston Primary Schoolhttps://williamstonprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/82020/School-Terms-and-Holidays-2025-2026
St John's Primary Schoolhttps://stjohns.demat.org.uk/calendar-and-term-dates
Ballantrae Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sa/ballantraeprimaryschoolandeyc/school-holidays/
Barr Primary Schoolhttps://barrview.bham.sch.uk/about/term-dates-and-holidays
Colmonell Primary Schoolhttps://wellingtonschool.org/our-school/term-dates/
Crosshill Primary Schoolhttps://www.crosshillblackburn.co.uk/term-dates/
Dailly Primary Schoolhttps://www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Doonfoot Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sa/public/kirkmichaelpsandeyc/uploads/sites/10360/2023/04/17094521/Approved-School-Holidays-2024-2025.pdf
Fisherton Primary Schoolhttps://stocktonprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
Girvan Primary Schoolhttps://www.girvanacademy.sayr.sch.uk
Maidens Primary Schoolhttps://maidensbridge.sch.life/page/detail/term-dates
St Cuthbert's Primary Schoolhttps://stcuthbertschesterlestreet.bwcet.com/families/term-dates-school-day/
Monkton Primary Schoolhttps://monkton.kent.sch.uk/termdates
Glenburn Primary Schoolhttps://glenburnps.sa.edu.au/for-families/term-dates-and-times/
Kingcase Primary Schoolhttps://princesprimary.com/keep-in-touch/term-dates/
St Ninian's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stirling.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/school-term-dates-and-holidays/
Straiton Primary Schoolhttps://www.primarytimes.co.uk/edinburgh/school-term-dates
Troon Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sa/troonps/calendar/
Barassie Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sa/barassiepsandeyc/school-calendar/
Muirhead Primary Schoolhttps://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
St Patrick's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stpatricksprimary.org.uk/term-dates/
Ayr Academyhttps://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/college-life/key-dates-and-holidays
Belmont Academyhttps://belmont.lseat.org.uk/Parents/Term-Dates/
Queen Margaret Academyhttps://www.stmargaretstorbay.org.uk
Girvan Academyhttps://www.girvanacademy.sayr.sch.uk
Carrick Academyhttps://carrickacademysayr.weebly.com/calendar--holidays.html
Prestwick Academyhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sa/public/kirkmichaelpsandeyc/uploads/sites/10360/2023/04/17094521/Approved-School-Holidays-2024-2025.pdf
Kincaidston Primary Schoolhttps://www.knelstonprimary.co.uk/school-term-dates-attendance
Invergarven Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sa/public/kirkmichaelpsandeyc/uploads/sites/10360/2023/04/17094521/Approved-School-Holidays-2024-2025.pdf
Southcraig Campushttps://ukschoolholidays.co.uk/scotland-school-holidays/south-ayrshire/
Marr Collegehttp://www.marr.sayr.sch.uk/news/school-calendar-of-events
Newton Primary Schoolhttps://www.newton.st-helens.sch.uk/page/term-dates/101865
Kyle Academyhttps://www.kyle.sayr.sch.uk/school-day
Struthers Primary Schoolhttps://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Sacred Heart Primary Schoolhttps://sacredheartcp.npcat.org.uk/term-dates/

What’s the Difference Between a Term, a Half Term, and a Holiday?

  • Term: A block of time when schools are open, usually split into three per year – Autumn, Spring, and Summer.
  • Half Term: A short break in the middle of each term, typically lasting one week.
  • School Holidays: The longer breaks between terms, such as Christmas, Easter, and Summer.

Each term consists of one half-term, and each term concludes with a holiday. This structure is consistent across most schools in the UK.

How Are School Term Dates Decided in South Ayrshire Council?

School term dates in South Ayrshire Council are set by the South Ayrshire Council, which publishes an official calendar for community and voluntary-controlled schools.

However, not all schools follow these exact dates. Academies, free schools, and independent schools have the freedom to set their own term dates, especially when it comes to inset days (staff training days) and minor adjustments.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

School holidays in South Ayrshire Council typically follow this annual pattern:

  • October half-term: One week in October (12 October 2026 - 16 October 2026)
  • Christmas holidays: Two weeks in December (23 December 2026 - 4 January 2027)
  • February half-term: One week in February (12 February 2027 - 16 February 2027)
  • Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (26 March 2027 - 9 April 2027)
  • May half-term: One week in late May (25 May 2026 - 25 May 2026, 28 May 2027 - 31 May 2027)
  • Summer holidays: Usually six weeks, beginning in late July (1 July 2026 - 17 August 2026, 1 July 2027 - 17 August 2027)

Dates can vary between schools, especially for academies and free schools, so it's always best to check directly with your school for the most accurate information.

Not always. While South Ayrshire Council sets standard term dates for most schools, academies and free schools may differ. So it's a good idea to double-check with your school to be sure.
No - inset days are teacher training days when staff are in school but pupils get the day off. While children don't attend, these days aren't officially considered part of the school holidays, and they can vary from school to school.