Planning family life around the school year can feel like solving a puzzle. If you’re looking for PKC school holidays and term dates, you’re in the right place. The PKC Council typically schedules around 40 holidays and closure days across the academic year.
You’ll find every winter, spring, and summer term date, plus specifics like the February weekend, Easter holidays, and Christmas holidays. Never miss an October break or PKC spring holiday again.
PKC School Holidays 2025/2026
Autumn term 2025
The academic year kicks off with the autumn term. This includes the first day of term, PKC for pupils, and the initial PKC inset days where staff train.
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In-Service day:Â Monday 18 August 2025
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Term starts:Â Tuesday 19 August 2025
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Term ends:Â Friday 10 October 2025
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Autumn holiday (PKC October break):Â Monday 13 October 2025 to Friday 24 October 2025
Winter term 2025
The Winter term builds toward the festive break. Make sure you’ve noted the PKC Christmas holidays in your diary.
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The term starts: Monday, 27 October 2025
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In-Service days:Â Thursday 13 and Friday 14 November 2025
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Term ends:Â Tuesday 23 December 2025
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Christmas holiday:Â Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Tuesday 6 January 2026
Spring term 2026
Spring brings the PKC February weekend and the PKC Easter holidays. These are popular times for family breaks.
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Term starts:Â Wednesday 7 January 2026
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In-Service day:Â Wednesday 11 February 2026
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Occasional holidays (February weekend):Â Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February 2026
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Term ends:Â Thursday 2 April 2026
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Spring holiday:Â Friday 3 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026
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Easter Sunday:Â Sunday 5 April 2026
Summer term 2026
The final stretch of the school year includes the May Day holiday and leads to the long PKC Summer holiday.
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The term starts: Monday, 20 April 2026
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May Day holiday:Â Monday 4 May 2026
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In-Service day:Â Friday 29 May 2026
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Term ends:Â Thursday 2 July 2026
Read More: East Dunbartonshire School Holidays
PKC School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the confirmed PKC school holidays and term dates for 2026/27 to help you plan holidays and childcare well in advance.
Autumn term 2026
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In-Service day:Â Monday 17 August 2026
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Term starts:Â Tuesday 18 August 2026
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Term ends:Â Friday 9 October 2026
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Autumn holiday:Â Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026
Winter term 2026
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The term starts: Monday, 26 October 2026
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In-Service days:Â Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November 2026
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Term ends:Â Wednesday 23 December 2026
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Christmas holiday:Â Thursday 24 December 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027
Spring term 2027
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Term starts:Â Thursday 7 January 2027
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In-Service day:Â Wednesday 10 February 2027
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Occasional holidays (February weekend):Â Thursday 11 and Friday 12 February 2027
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Term ends:Â Thursday 25 March 2027
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Spring holiday:Â Friday 26 March 2027 – Friday 9 April 2027
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Easter Sunday:Â Sunday 28 March 2027
Summer term 2027
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Term starts:Â Monday 12 April 2027
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May Day holiday:Â Monday 3 May 2027
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In-Service day:Â Friday 28 May 2027
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Term ends:Â Friday 2 July 2027
Key PKC Holiday Dates Summary
Need a quick reference? Here are the most asked-about PKC school holidays for quick planning.
| Holiday Period | 2025/2026 Dates | 2026/2027 Dates |
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| October Break | 13 Oct – 24 Oct 2025 | 12 Oct – 23 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas Holidays | 24 Dec 2025 – 6 Jan 2026 | 24 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 |
| February Weekend | 12 & 13 Feb 2026 | 11 & 12 Feb 2027 |
| Easter/Spring Holidays | 3 Apr – 17 Apr 2026 | 26 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 |
| May Day | 4 May 2026 | 3 May 2027 |
| Summer Holidays Start | 2 July 2026 | 2 July 2027 |
When do schools go back in Perth after Christmas?
This is one of the most common questions we hear. After the festive break, pupils in Perth and Kinross return to school in early January. For the PKC Christmas holiday closure, pupils go back on the following dates:
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After Christmas 2025: Pupils return on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
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After Christmas 2026: Pupils return on Thursday, 7 January 2027.
This gives families a consistent pattern for the New Year return.
Also Read: Highland Council School Holidays
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FAQs
Q1. How many school holidays are there in a PKC academic year?
There are typically 5 main holiday breaks (Autumn, Christmas, February, Easter/Spring, and Summer) plus several long weekends due to in-service days.
Q2. Are PKC term dates the same for all schools in Perth?
Yes, all PKC Council-run primary and secondary schools follow these dates. Academies and independent schools may vary slightly.
Q3. Why do schools close for in-service days?
These PKC training days are for teacher professional development, curriculum planning, and administrative work, ensuring high educational standards.
Q4. Do PKC schools close for the February weekend every year?
Yes, the PKC February weekend is an annual, fixed break in the Scottish school term dates calendar, usually falling on a Thursday and Friday.
Planning your year around the school calendar doesn’t have to be stressful. With these PKC school holidays and PKC school term dates, you can confidently schedule family time, book holidays, and arrange childcare around all the school closure dates in Perth. Remember to check back for any updates from the Perth and Kinross Council education dates team, as dates can occasionally shift.
For the most official and up-to-date information, always consult the direct sources below.
Official Links
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PKC Council:Â https://www.pkc.gov.uk/
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UK GOV:Â https://www.gov.uk/
