Planning the school year for schools in Inverclyde just got easier. Here at Calendar Times UK, we’ve compiled the complete school calendar for Inverclyde school holidays for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic year. This guide covers all the essential term dates, from the pupil return date in August to the last day of school in June, including the October week, Christmas & New Year break, and Spring break dates.
Inverclyde School Holidays and Term Dates
Staying informed on the holiday dates 2025 and beyond helps parents, students, and teachers across Inverclyde plan their school holidays effectively. Below, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of the Inverclyde school holidays for the next two years.
Inverclyde School Holidays 2025-2026
This section outlines all the key holidays and term dates for the 2025-2026 school year.
August 2025: Start of Term & In-Service Days
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Friday, 15 August 2025: Return date for teachers & In-service day.
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Monday, 18 August 2025:Â In-service day.
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Tuesday, 19 August 2025:Â Return date for pupils.
September 2025 Weekend
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Schools close at 3.00 pm on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
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Friday, 26 September 2025 & Monday, 29 September 2025:Â September weekend.
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Schools return on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
October 2025 Week Holidays
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Schools close at 3.00 pm on Friday, 10 October 2025.
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Monday, 13 October 2025 to Friday, 17 October 2025: October week holidays.
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Monday, 20 October 2025, is a return date for teachers & an in-service day.
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Tuesday, 21 October 202,5 is the return date for pupils.
Christmas & New Year Break 2025
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Schools close at 2.30 pm on Friday, 19 December 2025.
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Monday, 22 December 2025 to Friday, 2 January 2026: Christmas & New Year break.
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Schools return on Monday, 5 January 2026.
February 2026 Mid-Term Break
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Schools close at 3.00 pm on Friday, 13 February 2026.
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Monday, 16 February 2026 & Tuesday, 17 February 2026:Â Mid-term break.
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Wednesday, 18 February 2026, is a return date for teachers & an in-service day.
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Thursday, 19 February 2026, is the return date for pupils.
Spring Break (Easter Holidays) 2026
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Schools close at 2.30 pm on Thursday, 2 April 2026.
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Friday, 3 April 2026 to Friday, 17 April 2026:Â Spring Break.
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This period includes Good Friday – 3 April 2026 and Easter Monday – 6 April 2026.
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Schools return on Monday, 20 April 2026.
May 2026 Holidays and In-Service Day
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Schools close at 3.00 pm on Friday, 1 May 2026.
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Monday, 4 May 2026: May Day holiday.
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Tuesday, 5 May 2026: Return date for teachers & in-service day.
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Wednesday, 6 May 2026:Â Return date for pupils.
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Schools close at 3.00 pm on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
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Friday, 22 May 2026 & Monday, 25 May 2026:Â May weekend.
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Schools return on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
End of School Year: June 2026
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Schools close at 1.00 pm on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
Read More: Moray School Holidays
Inverclyde School Holidays 2026-2027
Here are the Inverclyde term dates for 2026-2027Â to help you stay organised.
August 2026: Start of Term & In-Service Days
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Friday, 14 August 2026: Return date for teachers & In-service day.
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Monday, 17 August 2026:Â In-service day.
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Tuesday, 18 August 2026:Â Return date for pupils.
September 2026 Weekend
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Schools close at the end of the day on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
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Friday, 25 September 2026 & Monday, 28 September 2026:Â September weekend.
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Schools return on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
October 2026 Week Holidays
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Schools close at the end of the day on Friday, 9 October 2026.
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Monday, 12 October 2026 to Friday, 16 October 2026:Â October week.
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Monday, 19 October 2026, is a return date for teachers & an in-service day.
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Tuesday, 20 October 2026, is the return date for pupils.
Christmas & New Year Break 2026
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Schools close at 2.30 pm on Tuesday, 22 December 2026.
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Wednesday, 23 December 2026 to Tuesday, 5 January 2027: Christmas & New Year break.
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Schools return on Wednesday, 6 January 2027.
February 2027 Mid-Term Break
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Schools close at the end of the day on Friday, 12 February 2027.
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Monday, 15 February 2027 & Tuesday, 16 February 2027:Â Mid-term break.
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Wednesday, 17 February 2027, is a return date for teachers & an in-service day.
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Thursday, 18 February 2027, is the return date for pupils.
Easter Break 2027
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Schools close at the end of the day on Thursday, 25 March 2027.
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Friday, 26 March 2027 & Monday, 29 March 2027:Â Good Friday/Easter Monday.
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Schools return on Tuesday, 30 March 2027.
Spring Break 2027
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Schools close at 2.30 pm on Friday, 2 April 2027.
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Monday, 5 April 2027 to Friday, 16 April 2027:Â Spring Break.
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Schools return on Monday, 19 April 2027.
May 2027 Holidays and In-Service Day
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Schools close at the end of the school day on Friday, 30 April 2027.
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Monday, 3 May 2027: May Day holiday.
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Tuesday, 4 May 2027: Return date for teachers & in-service day.
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Wednesday, 5 May 2027:Â Return date for pupils.
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Schools close at the end of the day on Thursday, 27 May 2027.
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Friday, 28 May 2027 & Monday, 31 May 2027:Â May weekend.
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Schools return on Tuesday, 1 June 2027.
End of School Year: June 2027
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Schools close at 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 30 June 2027.
For absolute confirmation, always refer to the official source at https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/.
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Key Dates at a Glance: School Calendar
For a quick overview, here are the essential dates for your Inverclyde education planning:
| School Year | Pupils Return | October Week | Christmas Break | Spring Break | Last Day of School |
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| 2025-26 | Tue, 19 Aug 2025 | 13-17 Oct 2025 | 22 Dec – 2 Jan 2026 | 3-17 Apr 2026 | Tue, 30 Jun 2026 |
| 2026-27 | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | 12-16 Oct 2026 | 23 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | 5-16 Apr 2027 | Wed, 30 Jun 2027 |
FAQs
Q1. When is the October holiday week?
For the 2025-2026 school year, the October week holiday runs from Monday, 13 October, to Friday, 17 October 2025.
Q2. What are the dates for the spring break?
The spring break for 2026 is from Friday, 3 April, to Friday, 17 April 2026. For 2027, it is from Monday, 5 April, to Friday, 16 April, 2027.
Q3. When do teachers have in-service days?
In-service days are scattered throughout the year. Key dates for 2025 include August 15 & 18, October 20, and February 18, 2026. Always check the full calendar for a complete list.
We hope this guide from Calendar Times UK to Inverclyde school holidays makes your planning smooth and stress-free. Remember, for the most authoritative and up-to-date information, including a downloadable, printable calendar, always double-check with the official Inverclyde Council website.
While you’re planning, you might also find our guides on RCT School Holidays, Stirling School Holidays, and UK Bank Holidays 2026 helpful for coordinating with family across the UK.
