Planning your family’s year around the East Lothian school holidays just got easier. Here at Calendar Times UK, we’ve compiled the official East Lothian term dates for the 2025-2026 academic year, as published by East Lothian Council. This guide covers everything from the autumn holiday 2025 and October break 2025 to the Christmas holidays 2025, February break 2026, Easter holidays 2026, and the start of the summer holidays 2026.
We’ve also included all the crucial Staff In-service Days 2025 so you can plan for those pupil holiday dates. Bookmark this East Lothian school calendar 2025 reference to stay ahead of all school closures and school reopening dates!
East Lothian School Holidays 2025-2026 Academic Year
Below is the complete calendar for the upcoming school year. Mark these term dates in your diary to stay organized.
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Key Holidays & In-Service Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 13 Aug 2025 (Pupils) | Fri 19 Dec 2025 | In-service:Â Mon 11 & Tue 12 Aug 2025 Autumn Holiday:Â Fri 12 & Mon 15 Sep 2025 October Break:Â Fri 10 Oct 2025 In-service:Â Mon 20 Oct 2025 |
| Term 2 | Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | February Break:Â Fri 13 Feb 2026 In-service:Â Mon 23 Feb 2026 Easter Holidays:Â Begin Thu 2 Apr 2026 |
| Term 3 | Tue 21 Apr 2026 | Fri 26 Jun 2026 | May Day:Â Mon 4 May 2026 In-service:Â Mon 18 May 2026 |
Read More: Falkirk Council School Holidays
Join Our Community of Calendar Lovers, Be the First to Know About New Calendar Designs and Features!
East Lothian School Holidays 2026-2027 At a Glance
Looking further ahead? Here’s a quick summary of the following academic year’s school session dates to help you with long-term planning.
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 (Pupils) | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Includes the Autumn holiday in September. |
| Term 2 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 | Includes February break and Easter. |
| Term 3 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Tue 29 Jun 2027 | Includes the May Day holiday. |
East Lothian Public Holidays and School Closures
It’s important to remember that schools are also closed on national public holidays. These are fixed dates that everyone gets off. For the 2025-2026 year, the key dates are:
-
Good Friday 2026:Â Friday, 3 April 2026
-
Easter Monday 2026:Â Monday, 6 April 2026
-
May Day 2026:Â Monday, 4 May 2026
These local authority holidays are built into the term dates above, so you don’t need to worry about adding them separately to your academic calendar.
FAQs
Q1. What is the date for the East Lothian October holiday 2025?
The October break 2025 begins on Friday, 10 October 2025. Pupils return on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
Q2. When do East Lothian schools break up for Easter 2026?
Schools break up for the Easter holidays 2026 on Thursday, 2 April 2026. This is the day before Good Friday.
Q3. What is the last day of school in East Lothian for 2025?
The last day of school before the Christmas holidays 2025 is Friday, 19 December 2025.
Q4. Do East Lothian schools close for May Day?
Yes. Schools are closed on the May Day 2026 bank holiday, which is Monday, 4 May 2026.
Also Read: Dundee School Holidays
Conclusion
We hope this complete guide to the East Lothian school holidays 2025/26 helps you plan your family adventures, childcare, and well-deserved breaks around the official term dates. Always remember to double-check with your child’s school for any possible local variations.
For the most official source, you can always visit the East Lothian council website directly.
Looking for dates for other regions? Explore our guides for West Lothian School Holidays and East Dunbartonshire School Holidays right here on Calendar Times UK.
