The summer holidays are coming to an end this week, marking the beginning of a new school year.
Here are the dates for Edinburgh schools 2016/17 term to help you plan ahead. You can also find these dates on the council website.
Dates for holidays are inclusive so, for example, for 12 October – 20 October, pupils return on the 21st.
Autumn
Term starts Wednesday 17 August 2016
Mid-term holidays
- Monday 19 September 2016, Autumn holiday
- Monday 17 October – Monday 24 October 2016, mid term break
Term ends Thursday 22 December 2016
Christmas holidays
Friday 23 December 2016 – Monday 9 January 2017
Spring
Term starts Tuesday 10 January 2017
Mid-term holidays
- Monday 13 February – Friday 17 February 2017, mid term break
Term ends Friday 31 March 2017
Easter holidays
Monday 3 April 2017 – Monday 17 April 2017
Summer
Term starts Tuesday 18 April 2017
Mid-term holidays
- Monday 1 May 2017, May Day
- Thursday 4 May 2017, staff only day to coincide with Scottish local government election
- Monday 22 May 2017, Victoria Day
Term ends Friday 30 June 2017
