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South Lanarkshire Council School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates 2025 - 2026

Planning a family getaway or just trying to avoid last-minute surprises? Stay on top of school term dates and holidays in South Lanarkshire Council for the years 2025 and 2026. 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.

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

20 Dec - 4 Jan

Christmas

Starts in 25 days

South Lanarkshire Council School Holiday Dates Table 2025 - 2026

The next school holiday in South Lanarkshire Council is the Christmas holiday, running from 20 December to 4 January. After that, the Spring Half Term holiday will take place from 16 February to 17 February.

TermHoliday Dates
Spring Half Term13 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2025
Easter7 Apr 2025 - 18 Apr 2025
Summer Half Term5 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
Summer26 Jun 2025 - 11 Aug 2025
Autumn Half Term13 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025
Christmas20 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Spring Half Term16 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026
Easter2 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026
Summer Half Term4 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Summer25 Jun 2026 - 12 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term12 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
Christmas23 Dec 2026 - 5 Jan 2027

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South Lanarkshire Council School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2025 - 2026

The current school term in South Lanarkshire Council is the Autumn term, running from 12 Aug 2025 to 19 Dec 2025.

TermTerm DatesHalf Term Dates
Spring6 Jan 2025 - 4 Apr 202513 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2025
Summer22 Apr 2025 - 27 Jun 20255 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
Autumn12 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 202513 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025
Spring5 Jan 2026 - 2 Apr 202616 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026
Summer20 Apr 2026 - 25 Jun 20264 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Autumn13 Aug 2026 - 22 Dec 202612 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026

List of Schools in South 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 South Lanarkshire Council with direct links to their websites or dedicated holiday pages.

School NameSchool Website
Hamilton Grammar Schoolhttps://www.hamilton.s-lanark.sch.uk/Calendar/
Woodside Primary Schoolhttps://www.woodside-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/
St Paul's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stpauls-school.co.uk/virtual-office/holiday-list
St Elizabeth's Primary Schoolhttps://www.st-elizabeths.richmond.sch.uk/page/?title=Term+Dates&pid=84
St Mark's Primary Schoolhttps://hamilton.bham.sch.uk/termdates
St Peter's Primary Schoolhttps://www.st-petersprimary.co.uk/page/?title=Term+Dates&pid=48
St Cuthbert's Primary Schoolhttps://stcuthberts.school/school-information/term-dates/
St Joseph's Primary Schoolhttps://www.hwcdsb.ca/school_life/school/calendars
St Blane's Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/stblanes/school/school-calendar/
David Livingstone Memorial Primary Schoolhttps://www.davidlivingstone-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/wordpress/?page_id=170
St Joseph's Primary Schoolhttps://www.st-josephs-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/stjps_school_77_2339478875.pdf
St John the Baptist Primary Schoolhttp://www.stjohnsflintshire.org/page/school-holiday-dates/15104
Maxwellton Primary Schoolhttps://maxwelltonps.co.uk/
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/ourladyoflourdes/holiday-dates/
St Louise Primary Schoolhttps://www.st-louises-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/
St Vincent's Primary Schoolhttps://www.st-vincents-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/
West Mains Schoolhttp://www.westmains.s-lanark.sch.uk/information
Blacklaw Primary Schoolhttps://blacklaw-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/index_133_2114229569.pdf
Castlefield Primary Schoolhttps://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/castlefieldprimaryandnursery/about-our-school/school-holidays/
Fernhill Schoolhttps://fernhill-school.com/term-dates/
St Anthony's Primary Schoolhttps://st-anthonys.lancs.sch.uk/diary-dates/
Larkhall Academyhttps://www.larkhall.staffs.sch.uk/parentscarers/term-dates/
Robert Smillie Memorial Primary Schoolhttp://robertsmillieps.schoolwebsite.scot/dates
Carluke High Schoolhttps://www.carluke-highschool.org.uk/calendar/
Strathaven Academyhttp://strathaven.s-lanark.sch.uk/school-holidays/
Chapelton Primary Schoolhttps://www.chapelton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/holiday-dates/
Uth Primary Schoolhttps://www.uth.edu/registrar/current-students/student-information/academic-calendar.htm
Uth Community Schoolhttps://www.uth.edu/registrar/current-students/student-information/academic-calendar.htm
Uth Academyhttps://www.uth.edu/registrar/current-students/student-information/academic-calendar.htm
Lanark Grammar Schoolhttps://www.lanark.s-lanark.sch.uk/Term-Dates/
New Lanark Primary Schoolhttps://www.lanark-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/index.php/school-holidays
Chapelton Primary Schoolhttps://www.chapelton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/holiday-dates/
Milton Primary Schoolhttps://www.milton-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/
Biggar High Schoolhttps://www.biggar.s-lanark.sch.uk/Calendar/
Forth Primary Schoolhttp://forthps.schoolwebsite.scot/news
Forth House Schoolhttps://www.horsforthschool.org/bfd_download/horsforth-school-term-dates-2025-2026/
Ashgill Primary Schoolhttps://www.ashillschool.co.uk/term-and-diary-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 Lanarkshire Council?

School term dates in South Lanarkshire Council are set by the South 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 South Lanarkshire Council typically follow this annual pattern:

  • October half-term: One week in October (13 October 2025 - 17 October 2025, 12 October 2026 - 16 October 2026)
  • Christmas holidays: Two weeks in December (20 December 2025 - 4 January 2026, 23 December 2026 - 5 January 2027)
  • February half-term: One week in February (13 February 2025 - 14 February 2025, 16 February 2026 - 17 February 2026)
  • Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (7 April 2025 - 18 April 2025, 2 April 2026 - 19 April 2026)
  • May half-term: One week in late May (5 May 2025 - 26 May 2025, 4 May 2026 - 25 May 2026)

  • Summer holidays: Usually six weeks, beginning in late July (26 June 2025 - 11 August 2025, 25 June 2026 - 12 August 2026)

    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 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.