Planning your family’s year around Stirling school holidays just got easier. Here at Calendar Times UK, we’ve compiled all the essential Stirling school holidays and school term dates you need for the 2025-2027 academic year.
Whether you’re looking for specific dates like the Stirling October holiday 2025 or planning for the Stirling Summer holiday 2026, we’ve got you covered. We answer all your key questions, from “When do Stirling schools go back in 2025?” to details about Stirling staff development days 2026.
For the most current information, always check the official Stirling Council website: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/.
Stirling Council School Holidays and Term Dates
Stirling School Holidays 2025-2026
Autumn Term
The autumn term begins on Monday, 11 August 2025. Please note there are two staff development days at the start of the term.
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Term starts: Monday 11 August 2025
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Staff development days: Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August 2025
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Pupils return: Wednesday 13 August 2025
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Term ends: Friday 10 October 2025
October Holiday
The break runs from Monday, 13 October 2025, to Friday, 24 October 2025.
Winter Term
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Term starts: Monday 27 October 2025
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Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025
Festive Holidays
The Christmas holiday period runs from Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026.
Spring Term
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Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
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Term ends: Thursday 2 April 2026
Staff development days and local holidays
A full week of closures occurs in February 2026:
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Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th:Â Staff development days
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Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th:Â Local holidays
Spring Holiday
The spring break runs from Friday, 3 April 2026, to Friday, 17 April 2026.
Summer Term
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Term starts: Monday 20 April 2026
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Term ends: Friday 26 June 2026
Staff development days and local holidays
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Friday 1 May 2026 & Monday 4 May 2026:Â Local holidays
Summer Holiday
The long summer break begins on Monday, 29 June 2026, and ends on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Autumn 2026 Preparation:
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Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th August:Â Staff development days
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Pupils return: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Read More: Fife School Holidays
Stirling School Holidays 2026-2027
Autumn Term
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Term starts: Monday, 10 August 2026
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Staff development days: Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th August 2026
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Pupils return: Wednesday 12 August 2026
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Term ends: Friday 9 October 2026
October Holiday
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Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026
Winter Term
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Term starts: Monday 26 October 2026
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Term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026
Festive Holidays
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Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027
Spring Term
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Term starts: Tuesday 5 January 2027
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Term ends: Friday 2 April 2027
Staff development days and local holidays
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Monday 8th to Friday 12th February 2027 (dates To Be Confirmed)
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Good Friday: 26 March 2027
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Easter Monday: 29 March 2027
Spring Holiday
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Monday 5 April 2027 to Friday 16 April 2027
Summer Term
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Term starts: Monday 19 April 2027
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Term ends: Friday 25 June 2027
Staff development days and local holidays
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Friday 30 April 2027 & Monday 3 May 2027 (dates To Be Confirmed)
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Key Dates for Parents: 2025-2027
As a parent, you know it’s the specific dates that matter most. Here are the essential milestones for planning your family’s schedule around Stirling schools:
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Key Return Dates: The main pupils’ return date for the autumn term is Wednesday, 13 August 2025, and Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
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Staff Development Days (Inset Days): Mark these in your diary. Key blocks are in August each year and a week in February 2026.
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Local Holidays: Stirling has specific local holidays, notably a week in February 2026 (11th-13th). This differs from other council areas, such as Angus School Holidays or Dundee School Holidays.
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Major Breaks: The Stirling Summer holiday 2026 runs from 29 June to 7 August. The Stirling festive holidays 2025 are from 22 December to 2 January.
Also Read: Highland Council School Holidays
FAQs
Q1. When do Stirling schools break up for summer 2026?
Stirling schools break up for the summer holiday on Friday, 26 June 2026. The holiday itself officially begins on Monday, 29 June 2026.
Q2. What are the Stirling Council Christmas holiday dates?
For the 2025/26 period, the Stirling Council Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 22 December 2025, to Friday, 2 January 2026. This is a standard two-week break for the festive holidays.
Q3. Is there a local holiday in February?
Yes. For example, in February 2026, there is a block of local holidays from Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th. These are in addition to staff development days at the start of that same week.
We hope this guide from Calendar Times UK has given you a clear and complete picture of the Stirling School Holidays for 2025, 2026, and 2027. For the most definitive and always up-to-date information, especially regarding draft school dates, we strongly recommend visiting the official Stirling Council website.
For a broader view, explore our complete UK School Holidays section on Calendar Times UK. Happy planning!
