Edinburgh City School Holidays and Term Dates

Edinburgh School Holidays and Term Dates

Looking for a break when the kids are off in Edinburgh? Our handy links take you to dates that fit with Edinburgh City Council school holidays.

Aviemore and The Cairngorm National Park is the ultimate destination for a family holiday. Discover our range of family friendly lodges with so much to do on the doorstep – it’s perfect for your next family break.

Summer Holidays - Edinburgh

Term ends 28th June
Inservice 12th & 13th August.
Pupils return 14th August.

September Holidays - Edinburgh

Autumn Holiday – Mon 16 Sept

13th Sep – 16th Sep (Fri – Mon)

October Holidays - Edinburgh

All Break – Friday 11 Oct
In-service Day – Monday 21 Oct
Pupils Resume – Tuesday 22 October 2024

Christmas Holidays - Edinburgh

Schools close Fri 20th December
In Service – Monday 6th Jan
Pupils return on Tuesday 7th Jan

February Holidays - Edinburgh

All Break – Fri 7 Feb
All resume – Mon 17 Feb

- 7th Feb – 14th Feb (Fri – Fri)
- 10th Feb – 17th Feb (Mon – Mon)

Easter Holidays - Edinburgh

4th April – last day of term
Re-open 22nd April

May Holidays - Edinburgh

May day weekend
Pupils resume 7th May

Schools closed Mon 19th May

16th May – 19th May (Fri – Mon)

Summer Holidays 2025 - Edinburgh

Term ends Thursday 26 June 2025.
Inservice 11th & 12th August.
Pupils return 13th August.

Discover our collections:

Discover all our properties have to offer in these handpicked collections.

Hot tub lodges

Our hot tub lodges in Aviemore and Cairngorms make the perfect place to get everyone together when the Schools are off. Sleeping from 8 to 19 there is a place for everyone. All are dog friendly too.

Family friendly

No matter the size of your family, our Highland lodges and holiday homes are a great choice in the holidays. They have everything you need for a family break.

Budget friendly

We have great options in stylish Aviemore apartments – perfect for small families or couples. Close to everything Aviemore has to offer in the holidays.

Rural retreats

Our rural holiday homes in The Cairngorms offer relaxation in tranquil settings but also make a great base to get out and explore.

Stay in Aviemore

Aviemore is a year round destination for holidays – there is so much on offer for all ages this easter. It also makes a great base to explore the Cairngorms and wider Highlands.

Dog friendly

Almost all of our properties welcome dogs – so you can take the whole family to Aviemore in the school holidays. With great walks from your doorstep there will be sure to be waggy tails every day.