Planning your family’s academic calendar in Dundee for the next year? You’ve come to the right place! Calendar Times provides the official Dundee City Council term dates for Dundee school holidays, covering everything from when staff resume to when the summer term ends. We’ve broken down each holiday and included a handy Dundee school closures calendar to help you plan.
Dundee School Holidays and Term Dates
For parents and carers across Dundee, planning around school holidays is important. Here are the key dates for the next two academic years at a glance.
Dundee School Holidays 2025/26
| Term & Holiday | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tue, 19 Aug 2025 | Fri, 3 Oct 2025 | Pupils resume on the 19th. |
| October Holiday | Mon, 6 Oct 2025 | Fri, 17 Oct 2025 | Mid-term break for autumn. |
| Winter Term | Mon, 20 Oct 2025 | Tue, 23 Dec 2025 | All resumes after the October break. |
| Christmas Holiday | Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | Tue, 6 Jan 2026 | Christmas holiday in Dundee period. |
| Spring Term | Wed, 7 Jan 2026 | Thu, 2 Apr 2026 | The term ends before Easter. |
| Spring Holiday | Fri, 3 Apr 2026 | Fri, 17 Apr 2026 | Includes Good Friday 2026. |
| Summer Term | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 | Fri, 3 Jul 2026 | Includes May Day & Victoria Day. |
Dundee School Holidays 2026/27
| Term & Holiday | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | Fri, 9 Oct 2026 | Pupils resume on the 18th. |
| October Holiday | Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | Fri, 23 Oct 2026 | Autumn mid-term break. |
| Winter Term | Mon, 26 Oct 2026 | Wed, 23 Dec 2026 | All resumes after the holiday. |
| Christmas Holiday | Thu, 24 Dec 2026 | Wed, 6 Jan 2027 | Christmas Holiday break. |
| Spring Term | Thu, 7 Jan 2027 | Thu, 25 Mar 2027 | The term ends before spring. |
| Spring Holiday | Fri, 26 Mar 2027 | Fri, 9 Apr 2027 | Easter holidays for Dundee schools in 2026. |
| Summer Term | Mon, 12 Apr 2027 | Fri, 2 Jul 2027 | Final term of the year. |
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Dundee School Closures Calendar: In-Service Days 2025/26
A crucial part of planning is noting the in-service days in Dundee when schools are closed for pupils. For the 2025/26 year, mark these dates in your daily planner:
- Thursday, 13 November 2025
- Friday, 14 November 2025
- Tuesday, 17 February 2026
- Friday, 22 May 2026
For the most accurate information, always verify with the source on the Dundee City Council website.
Dundee Public Holiday School Closures 2025/26
Schools will also be closed on these national holidays:
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Good Friday:Â 3 April 2026 (Dundee Good Friday school holiday 2026)
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May Day:Â 4 May 2026 (Dundee May Day schools closed 2026)
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Victoria Day:Â 25 May 2026 (Dundee Victoria Day schools closed 2026)
Are Dundee School Holidays the Same for Primary and Secondary Schools?
Yes. The Dundee City Council sets a unified calendar, meaning Dundee primary school holidays 2025/26 and Dundee secondary school holidays 2025/26 are identical. All state schools in the region follow these same Dundee term dates.
Don’t miss our guide on East Dunbartonshire school holidays to help parents with childcare.
FAQs
Q1. Where can I download the Dundee school calendar?
You can find the official term dates PDF for Dundee on the Dundee City Council website. We recommend checking there for the most authoritative source.
Q2. Are the term dates the same for all schools in Tayside?
No. While this article covers Tayside school holidays in Dundee, other council areas, such as Angus or Perth & Kinross, set their own dates. Always check your local council’s website.
Also Read: Fife School Holidays
We hope this complete guide to Dundee school holidays helps you plan your year with confidence. Remember to bookmark this page from the Dundee City Council website for your records.
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