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West Lothian 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 West Lothian 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 West Lothian Council?

29 Jun - 11 Aug

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West Lothian Council School Holiday Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in West Lothian Council is the Summer holiday, running from 29 June to 11 August. After that, the Autumn Half Term holiday will take place from 16 October to 26 October.

TermHoliday Dates
Summer Half Term1 May 2026 - 4 May 2026
Summer29 Jun 2026 - 11 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term16 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026
Christmas21 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027
Spring Half Term5 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027
Easter26 Mar 2027 - 9 Apr 2027
Summer Half Term30 Apr 2027 - 3 May 2027
Summer28 Jun 2027 - 11 Aug 2027

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West Lothian Council School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2026 - 2027

TermTerm DatesHalf Term Dates
Summer14 Apr 2026 - 26 Jun 20261 May 2026 - 4 May 2026
Autumn12 Aug 2026 - 18 Dec 202616 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 - 25 Mar 20275 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027
Summer12 Apr 2027 - 25 Jun 202730 Apr 2027 - 3 May 2027

List of Schools in West Lothian Council and Their Holiday Pages

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

School NameSchool Website
Southdale Primary Schoolhttps://southdalecofe.co.uk/parents/calendar-term-dates/
Ogilvie School Campushttps://www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Bellsquarry Primary Schoolhttps://bellsquarryprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/18056/School-Events-Calendar
Dedridge Primary Schoolhttps://www.redbridge.gov.uk/schools/school-holidays-and-term-dates/
Harrysmuir Primary Schoolhttps://harrysmuirprimary.westlothian.org.uk
Howden St Andrew's Primary Schoolhttps://howdenstandrewsprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Letham Primary Schoolhttps://lethamprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Riverside Primary Schoolhttps://riversideprimary.co.uk/calendar/
Toronto Primary Schoolhttps://torontoprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Mid Calder Primary Schoolhttps://midcalderprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Simpson Primary Schoolhttps://simpsonslane.org.uk/knowledge-base/term-dates/
Deans Community High Schoolhttps://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/878/schools/2/school_term_dates_and_holidays
Inveralmond Community High Schoolhttps://www.inveralmondchs.westlothian.org.uk/article/15155/Calendar
Bankton Primary Schoolhttps://banktonprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Carmondean Primary Schoolhttps://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/878/schools/2/school_term_dates_and_holidays
Armadale Primary Schoolhttp://armadaleps.wa.edu.au
Eastertoun Primary Schoolhttps://eastertounprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
St Anthony's Primary Schoolhttps://stanthonysrcprimaryschool.co.uk/term-dates/
Balbardie Primary Schoolhttps://balbardieprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/20157/School-Calendar
Boghall Primary Schoolhttps://boghallprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
St Columba's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stcolumbaprimary.co.uk
St Mary's Primary Schoolhttps://stmaryswhickham.bwcet.com/parents/term-dates-school-day/
Windyknowe Primary Schoolhttps://windyknoweprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Broxburn Primary Schoolhttps://broxburnprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Kirkhill Primary Schoolhttps://kirkhillprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
St Nicholas Primary Schoolhttps://stnicholasprimaryschool.org.uk
Falla Hill Primary Schoolhttps://fallahillprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
St John The Baptist Primary Schoolhttps://st-john.hackney.sch.uk/news-and-events/https-st-john-hackney-sch-uk-wp-content-uploads-sites-8-2020-12-term-dates-2020-2021-update-pdf/
St Joseph's Primary School (Linlithgow)https://stjosephsrcprimaryedinburgh.wordpress.com/term-dates/
Low Port Primary Schoolhttps://www.somerset.gov.uk/tables/term-dates-and-holidays-2025-2026/
Knightsridge Primary Schoolhttps://knightsridge.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Deans Primary Schoolhttps://www.thedeansprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
Seafield Primary Schoolhttps://seafieldprimary.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Armadale Academyhttps://armadaleacademy.westlothian.org.uk/article/18256/School-Calendar
Beatlie School Campushttps://beatlieschool.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Bathgate Academyhttps://www.bathgateacademy.westlothian.org.uk/article/13927/School-Terms-and-Holidays
Broxburn Academyhttps://www.broxburnacademy.westlothian.org.uk/article/17877/Calendar
Linlithgow Academyhttps://linlithgowacademy.westlothian.org.uk/article/28714/School-Calendar
St Ninian's Primary Schoolhttps://www.stirling.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/school-term-dates-and-holidays/
St John Ogilvie Primary Schoolhttps://www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Meldrum Primary Schoolhttps://www.meldrumacademy.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/our-school/calendars
Cedarbank Schoolhttps://cedarbankschool.westlothian.org.uk/article/82020/School-Terms-and-Holidays-2025-2026
Springfield Primary Schoolhttps://www.springfieldprimarysale.co.uk/holiday-calendars/
The James Young High Schoolhttps://www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Peel Primary Schoolhttps://www.norfolk.gov.uk
Williamston Primary Schoolhttps://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/878/schools/2/school_term_dates_and_holidays
Whitecross Primary Schoolhttps://www.whitecross.falkirk.sch.uk/school_information/school_holiday_dates/school_holiday_dates.html

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 West Lothian Council?

School term dates in West Lothian Council are set by the West Lothian 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 West Lothian Council typically follow this annual pattern:

  • October half-term: One week in October (16 October 2026 - 26 October 2026)
  • Christmas holidays: Two weeks in December (21 December 2026 - 4 January 2027)
  • February half-term: One week in February (5 February 2027 - 15 February 2027)
  • Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (26 March 2027 - 9 April 2027)
  • May half-term: One week in late May (1 May 2026 - 4 May 2026, 30 April 2027 - 3 May 2027)
  • Summer holidays: Usually six weeks, beginning in late July (29 June 2026 - 11 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 West Lothian 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.