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North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire Council?

27 Jun - 12 Aug

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North Lanarkshire Council School Holiday Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in North Lanarkshire Council is the Summer holiday, running from 27 June to 12 August. After that, the Autumn Half Term holiday will take place from 12 October to 16 October.

TermHoliday Dates
Summer Half Term22 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Summer27 Jun 2026 - 12 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term12 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
Christmas21 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027
Spring Half Term15 Feb 2027 - 17 Feb 2027
Easter5 Apr 2027 - 16 Apr 2027
Summer Half Term28 May 2027 - 31 May 2027
Summer28 Jun 2027 - 11 Aug 2027

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North Lanarkshire Council School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2026 - 2027

TermTerm DatesHalf Term Dates
Summer20 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 202622 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Autumn12 Aug 2026 - 18 Dec 202612 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 - 2 Apr 202715 Feb 2027 - 17 Feb 2027
Summer19 Apr 2027 - 25 Jun 202728 May 2027 - 31 May 2027

List of Schools in North Lanarkshire Council and Their Holiday Pages

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

School NameSchool Website
Firpark Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Firpark Special School - Secondaryhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Drumpark Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Buchanan Highhttps://www.buchananschools.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-26-BCS-District-Calendar.pdf
Cumbernauld Academyhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Orchard Primaryhttps://orchards.demat.org.uk/school-performance-and-siams/calendar-and-term-dates
Hilltop Primary Schoolhttps://www.hilltop.leodis.org.uk/parents/term-dates
Riverbank Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Andrew's Primary School (Cumbernauld)https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/standrewscumbernauld/school-holidays-and-term-dates/
St Joseph's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stjosephsschool.org.uk
Stepps Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Pentland Schoolhttps://www.pentlandprimary.org.uk/term-dates/
Redburn Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Condorrat Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Helen's Primary Schoolhttps://www.sthelensprimary.org.uk/news-and-events/term-dates/
Holy Cross Primary Schoolhttps://holycross.demat.org.uk/school-performance-and-siams/calendar-and-term-dates
Cumbernauld Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/standrewscumbernauld/school-holidays-and-term-dates/
Carbrain Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Kildrum Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Lucy's Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/stlucys/school-holidays-and-term-dates/
St Mary's Primary School (Cumbernauld)https://stmarysrc-primaryschool.co.uk/parent_s_zone/holiday_calendar/holiday_calendar.html
Abronhill Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Woodlands Primary Schoolhttps://www.woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk
St Margaret of Scotland Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Greenfaulds High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Our Lady's High School - Cumbernauldhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Glencryan Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Banton Primary Schoolhttps://bartonprimaryschool.co.uk/school-term-dates/
Chapelgreen Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Kilsyth Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Balmalloch Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Kilsyth Academyhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Patrick's Primary School (Kilsyth)https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Maurice's High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Whitelees Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Ravenswood Primary Schoolhttps://www.ravenswoodschool.org.uk/school-organisation/term-dates-2025-26.html
Baird Memorial Primary Schoolhttps://www.thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk/school-life/key-dates-and-times/calendar
Eastfield Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Andrew's High Schoolhttps://www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk
All Saints Primary Schoolhttps://www.allsaints-pri.manchester.sch.uk/parents-and-community/term-dates
Chapelside Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Golfhill Primary Schoolhttps://www.primarytimes.co.uk/glasgow/school-term-dates
Rochsolloch Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Andrew's Primary School (Airdrie)https://www.standrewsprimary.school/Parents/Term-Dates/
St Dominic's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stdominicsgrammarschool.co.uk/term-dates-calendar/
St Edward's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stedwardsprimary.org/Our-Parents/Term-Dates/
St Serf's Primary Schoolhttps://www.clacks.gov.uk/learning/schooltermdates/
Tollbrae Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Victoria Primary Schoolhttps://www.victoria-pri.northants.sch.uk/about/term-dates/
Calderbank Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Corpus Christi Primary Schoolhttps://corpuschristigateshead.bwcet.com/parents/term-dates-school-day/
St Mary's Primary School (Caldercruix)https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Clarkston Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Greenhill Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Kirkshaws Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Langloan Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Old Monkland Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Augustine's Primary Schoolhttps://staugustines.npcat.org.uk/term-dates/
St Bartholomew's Primary Schoolhttps://www.st-bartholomews.somerset.sch.uk/parent-services/school-calendar-and-term-time-holiday-request/
St Bernard's Primary Schoolhttps://www.sbch.org.uk/welcome-sbcs/term-dates-and-calendar/
St Monica's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stmonicaprimary.co.uk/Parents/Term-Dates/
St Patrick's Primary School (Coatbridge)https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/stpatricksshotts/school-holiday-and-term-dates/
St Stephen's Primary Schoolhttps://www.ststephensschoolbath.org/70/term-dates
St Timothy's Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/sttimothysprimary/school-calendar/
Shawhead Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Townhead Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Glenboig Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Our Lady & St Joseph's Primary Schoolhttps://ourladyandstjosephsushawmoor.bwcet.com/parents/term-dates-school-day/
Greengairs Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Kirk O'Shotts Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/kosroom7/school-calendar/
New Monkland Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Glengowan Primary Schoolhttps://www.glengowan-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/index_1649_3226233647.pdf
Plains Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St David's Primary Schoolhttps://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/pembrokeshire-schools/term-dates-and-school-holidays
St Mary's Primary School (Coatbridge)https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Airdrie Academyhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Caldervale High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Margaret's High Schoolhttps://www.stmargarets-school.org.uk
Coatbridge High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Ambrose High Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/stambrosehsblog/parents/school-holidays-and-term-dates/
Mavisbank Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Portland High Schoolhttps://portlandschool.net/parents/termdates
Calderbridge Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Allanton Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Lawmuir Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Noble Primary Schoolhttps://www.uptonnoble.org.uk/terms-and-holidays/
Sacred Heart Primary Schoolhttps://sacredheartcp.npcat.org.uk/term-dates/
St Gerard's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stgerardsprimary.org/term-dates
Cambusnethan Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Our Lady & St Francis Primary Schoolhttps://www.stfrancisbraintree.org.uk/News/Copy-of-Term-Dates/
Chapelhall Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Aloysius' Primary Schoolhttps://www.sta.islington.sch.uk
Cleland Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Mary's Primary School (Cleland)https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Holytown Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Mossend Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Holy Family Primary Schoolhttps://www.holyfam.bham.sch.uk/term-dates/
Morningside Primary Schoolhttps://morningside.hackney.sch.uk/news-and-events/term-dates/
Cathedral Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Glencairn Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Knowetop Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Ladywell Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Logans Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Muir Street Primary Schoolhttps://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200140/education_and_learning/82/school_holidays
Muirhouse Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Bernadette's Primaryhttps://www.st-bernadettesprimary.co.uk/term-dates
St Brendan's Primary Schoolhttps://www.st-brendan.bolton.sch.uk/statutory/term-dates/
Netherton Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Newarthill Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Teresa's Primary Schoolhttps://stteresasdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/termdates
Keir Hardie Memorial Primaryhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Newmains Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Brigid's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stbrigidsprimaryschool.com/parent-area/calendar/
New Stevenston Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Patrick's Primary School (New Stevenston)https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Dykehead Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Patrick's Primary School (Shotts)https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/stpatricksshotts/school-holiday-and-term-dates/
Stane Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Wishaw Academy Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Berryhill Primary Schoolhttps://www.berryhillprimaryschool.co.uk/parent_zone/term_dates/term_dates.html
St Aidan's Primary Schoolhttps://staidansprimaryschool.org.uk/new-and-events/term-dates/
St Ignatius' Primary Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Thomas' Primary Schoolhttps://www.stthomas.org.uk/term-dates
Thornlie Primary Schoolhttps://www.thornlieps.wa.edu.au/calendar
Alexander Peden Primaryhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Bellshill Academyhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Braidhurst High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Dalziel High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Our Lady's High School - Motherwellhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Calderhead High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
St Aidan's High Schoolhttps://staidanscofe.org/parents/the-school-day-term-dates/
Coltness High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Clyde Valley High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Woodlands Park High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Clydeview Schoolhttps://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24513736.inverclyde-school-term-dates-2024-25-school-year/
Christ The King Primaryhttps://www.king-pri.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/holiday-term-dates
Cardinal Newman High Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/CardinalNewmanWebsite/school-day-calendar-holidays/
Taylor High Schoolhttps://www.jths.co.uk/news-and-events/school-day-term-dates/
Brannock High Schoolhttps://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-holidays-and-term-dates
Willowbank Schoolhttps://www.childrenshospitalschool.leicester.sch.uk

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 North Lanarkshire Council?

School term dates in North Lanarkshire Council are set by the North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire 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 (21 December 2026 - 4 January 2027)
  • February half-term: One week in February (15 February 2027 - 17 February 2027)
  • Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (5 April 2027 - 16 April 2027)
  • May half-term: One week in late May (22 May 2026 - 25 May 2026, 28 May 2027 - 31 May 2027)
  • Summer holidays: Usually six weeks, beginning in late July (27 June 2026 - 12 August 2026, 28 June 2027 - 11 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 North Lanarkshire 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.