Term Dates
Working in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway council, our ELC for 2 year olds & 3-5 year olds follows the same term dates. Please see below the term dates for the year 2026/2027.
2025-2026 school year
First day, Monday 13 April 2026
May Day holiday, Monday 4 May 2026
Closed for staff training, Friday 29 May 2026
Last day, Wednesday 1 July 2026
Summer holiday, Thursday 2 July 2026 to Wednesday 19 August 2026
2026 to 2027 school year
First day, Thursday 20 August 2026
Last day, Friday 9 October 2026
Autumn holiday, Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026
First day, Monday 26 October 2026
Last day, Friday 18 December 2026
Christmas holiday, Monday 21 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027
First day, Wednesday 6 January 2027
Closed for staff training, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 February 2027
Last day, Thursday 25 March 2027
Spring holiday, Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027
First day, Monday 12 April 2027
May Day holiday, Monday 3 May 2027
School closed for staff training, Friday 28 May 2027
Last day, Friday 2 July 2027
Summer holiday, Monday 5 July 2027 to Friday 20 August 2027
If you receive all-year round care:
Our nurseries operate 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Our nurseries will be closed from 21st December 2026 - 3rd January 2027 and Easter Monday.