Midlothian School Holidays and Term Dates 2025/26

Planning the academic year for your family just got easier. Here we’ve compiled the official Midlothian School Holidays and term dates, covering the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic years. This guide provides everything you need to know, from the autumn holiday to key public holidays in Midlothian, helping you stay ahead for the next few years.

Midlothian School Term Dates and Holidays

This section provides a clear overview of the key periods for Midlothian School Holidays. Knowing when a term starts, when the term ends, and when pupils resume after a midterm break is essential for planning family activities, childcare, and holidays. All dates are based on information from the Midlothian Council.

Midlothian School Holidays 2025-2026

The 2025-2026 school session begins in August 2025. This is a key period to mark in your school calendar, especially for planning around the Midlothian school midterm break in October 2025.

Autumn Term

• Term starts: Wednesday 13 August 2025

• Autumn holiday: Friday 12 September – Monday 15 September 2025

• Midterm break: All breaks on Friday, 10 October 2025

• Pupils’ resume: Tuesday 21 October 2025

• Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025

Spring Term

• Term starts: Tuesday 6 January 2026

• Midterm break: All breaks on Friday, 13 February 2026

• Pupils’ resume: Monday 23 February 2026

• Term ends: Thursday 2 April 2026

Summer Term

• Term starts: Tuesday 21 April 2026

• May Day: Monday 4 May 2026

• Victoria Day: Monday 18 May 2026

• Term ends: Friday 26 June 2026

Staff development/non-pupil days

• Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August 2025

• Monday 20 October 2025

• Monday 5 January 2026

• Monday 18 May 2026

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Midlothian School Holidays 2026-2027

For those planning further ahead, here are the Midlothian term dates for the 2026-2027 academic year, including the important Midlothian Easter holiday 2027.

Autumn Term

• Term starts: Thursday 13 August 2026

• Autumn holiday: Friday 11 September – Monday 14 September 2026

• Midterm break: All breaks on Friday, 9 October 2026

• Pupils’ resume: Tuesday, 20 October 2026

• Term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026

Spring Term

• Term starts: Thursday 7 January 2027

• Midterm break: All breaks on Friday, 12 February 2027

• Pupils’ resume: Monday, 22 February 2027

• Easter holiday: All break from Thursday 25 March 2027; All resume Tuesday 30 March 2027

• Term ends: Friday 2 April 2027

Summer Term

• Term starts: Tuesday 20 April 2027

• May Day: Monday 3 May 2027

• Victoria Day: Monday 24 May 2027

• Term ends: Tuesday 29 June 2027

Staff development/non-pupil days

• Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 August 2026

• Monday 19 October 2026

• Wednesday 6 January 2027

• Monday 24 May 2027

Midlothian School Holidays Calendar 2025-2026

For a quick, at-a-glance view, here is the Midlothian school holidays 2025-2026 schedule in a simple table.

Midlothian School Holidays Calendar 2026-2027

Similarly, here is the full calendar for the Midlothian term dates 2026-2027.

Important Information for Parents

A few key points to remember from the Midlothian Council:

• Term End Dates: Please note that “term end” or “midterm break up” dates are the last day in school before the holiday starts.

• School Day Times: Individual schools set their own start and finish times. To find out what time the school day finishes on the last day of term, you must contact your school directly.

• Staff Development Days: Also known as in-service days or staff training days, these are non-pupil days. It’s crucial to arrange childcare for these dates, as children do not attend school.

For absolute confirmation, always check the official Midlothian Council website. And if you’re planning travels across Scotland, explore our guides on Dundee School Holidays and Moray School Holidays for a full picture of UK school holidays.

FAQs

Q1. Are the term dates the same for all Midlothian Council schools?

Yes, the term and holiday dates are standard across all Midlothian Council schools, but individual school day start and finish times may vary.

Q2. What is the date of the Midlothian May Day holiday in 2026?

The May Day holiday is on Monday, 4 May 2026. It is a designated public holiday within the summer term.

Q3. Do parents need to arrange childcare on staff development days?

Yes. On staff development days, pupils do not attend school, so parents will need to arrange childcare.

Q4. Where can I find the official source for these dates?

You can always find the most official and up-to-date information directly on the Midlothian Council website: https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/

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We hope this complete guide from Calendar Times UK helps you effortlessly plan for the Midlothian School Holidays. Having all the Midlothian term dates, including staff training days and public holidays, in one place takes the stress out of organising your family’s year.