For the Clackmannanshire school holidays across the academic years, you’ll find a consistent pattern of school holidays designed by Clackmannanshire Council. Across these two academic years, families can expect approximately 12 weeks of scheduled breaks, including the October holiday, Christmas holiday, Easter holiday, and summer holidays.
This guide covers every autumn, spring, and summer term, plus essential staff development days when pupil attendance isn’t required. Understanding the school year structure helps with everything from booking family breaks to arranging childcare during teacher training days and in-service days. Let’s explore the complete school break schedule for Clackmannanshire.
Clackmannanshire School Term Dates
The Clackmannanshire Council follows a predictable holiday pattern for all local schools. Here’s the complete breakdown of term start dates and term end dates for the coming years.
How Clackmannanshire School Holidays Are Structured
The school calendar in Clackmannanshire operates on a consistent framework:
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Autumn term: Starts on the Monday of the second full week in August (pupils typically start on the Wednesday due to staff development days on the Monday and Tuesday)
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October holiday: Two weeks starting on the Monday of the second full week in October
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Christmas holiday: Normally two full weeks, including 1st and 2nd January public holidays
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Easter holiday: The first Monday in April, for two weeks, regardless of when Easter weekend falls
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Spring half-term holiday: A shorter break in February
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Summer holidays: Begin in late June and run until early/mid-August
Clackmannanshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Autumn Term 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn term begins (Staff only – staff development days) | Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August 2025 |
| Autumn term begins (Pupils) | Wednesday 13 August 2025 |
| Autumn term ends | Friday 10 October 2025 |
October Holiday 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| October holiday begins | Monday 13 October 2025 |
| October holiday ends | Friday 24 October 2025 |
Winter Term 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter term begins | Monday 27 October 2025 |
| Winter term ends | Tuesday 23 December 2025 |
Christmas Holiday 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas holiday begins | Wednesday 24 December 2025 |
| Christmas holiday ends | Monday 5 January 2026 |
Spring Term 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring term begins | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| Spring half-term holiday begins | Monday 9 February 2026 |
| Spring half-term holiday ends | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| Public holiday – Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Public holiday – Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| Spring term ends | Friday 3 April 2026 |
Easter & Spring Holidays 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring holidays begin | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| Spring holidays end | Friday 17 April 2026 |
Summer Term 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer term begins | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| May Day holiday | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| Summer term ends | Friday 26 June 2026 |
| Summer holidays begin | Monday 29 June 2026 |
| Summer holidays end (provisional) | Friday 7 August 2026 |
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Clackmannanshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Autumn Term 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn term begins (Staff only – staff development days) | Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
| Autumn term begins (Pupils) | Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
| Autumn term ends | Friday 9 October 2026 |
October Holiday 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| October holiday begins | Monday 12 October 2026 |
| October holiday ends | Friday 23 October 2026 |
Winter Term 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter term begins | Monday 26 October 2026 |
| Winter term ends | Tuesday 22 December 2026 |
Christmas Holiday 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas holiday begins | Wednesday 23 December 2026 |
| Christmas holiday ends | Monday 4 January 2027 |
Spring Term 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring term begins | Tuesday 5 January 2027 |
| Spring half-term holiday begins | Wednesday 10 February 2027 |
| Spring half-term holiday ends | Friday 12 February 2027 |
| Public holiday – Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Public holiday – Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Spring term ends | Friday 2 April 2027 |
Easter & Spring Holidays 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring holidays begin | Monday 5 April 2027 |
| Spring holidays end | Friday 16 April 2027 |
Summer Term 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer term begins | Monday 19 April 2027 |
| May Day holiday | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Summer term ends | Friday 25 June 2027 |
| Summer holidays begin | Monday 28 June 2027 |
| Summer holidays end (provisional) | Friday 6 August 2027 |
Staff Development Days (In-Service Days)
- Monday 10 August 2026
- Tuesday 11 August 2026
- Friday 27 November 2026
- Monday 8 February 2027
- Tuesday 9 February 2027
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Planning Your Family Holidays
Knowing your Clackmannanshire school holidays and term dates well in advance is the secret to stress-free family planning. Here’s why our complete school break schedule matters:
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Book early for better value: October, Easter, and summer holidays are peak travel times. Booking 6-12 months ahead can save you a packet.
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Avoid term-time absences: Schools generally discourage holidays during term dates. Knowing your term start dates and term end dates helps you plan legit breaks.
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Coordinate childcare: Staff development days can catch parents off guard. With our list of teacher training days and in-service days, you’ll never scramble for last-minute cover.
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FAQs
Q1. How many school holidays are there in Clackmannanshire?
Approximately 12 weeks across the academic year. This includes the October week, Christmas break, February half-term, Easter holidays, and the long summer break, plus public holidays like Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Q2. When does the autumn term start in Clackmannanshire?
The Monday of the second full week in August, but pupils start on the Wednesday. The first two days are staff development days, so teachers return Monday/Tuesday and pupils join on Wednesday.
Q3. Are Clackmannanshire school holidays the same every year?
Yes, they follow a consistent pattern. The Clackmannanshire Council uses a fixed formula: the October holiday starts on the second Monday in October, the Easter holiday begins on the first Monday in April, and so on.
Q4. What’s the difference between a public holiday and a school holiday?
Public holidays (like Good Friday) fall within school breaks, while school holidays are scheduled breaks. Public holidays are nationally observed, but Clackmannanshire structures its Easter holiday to include them automatically.
Q5. Where can I find the official Clackmannanshire term dates?
On the Clackmannanshire Council website or via the UK Government portal. We’ve provided the official links below for your reference.
Planning your family’s year around the Clackmannanshire school holidays just got easier. From the autumn term start in August through to the summer holidays, you’ve now got every term date, staff development day, and public holiday at your fingertips.
Remember, while school closure dates follow this reliable structure, always double-check with your individual school for any site-specific variations. Some schools may have additional teacher training days not listed in the central calendar.
Official Links
