Last Day of School in Scotland: Dates Vary by Council

There is no single national last day for Scottish schools. Each of the 32 local authorities (councils) sets its own calendar.

Typical Pattern

• Term 1 ends: Mid-October (1 week)
• Term 2 ends: Late December (2 weeks)
• Term 3 ends: Late March/early April (2 weeks)
• Term 4 (Summer) ends: Late June to early July

2024–25 Examples (Indicative)

• Glasgow: ~June 27
• Edinburgh: ~June 27
• Aberdeen: ~July 4
• Highland: ~July 4
• Fife: ~June 27

Key Variables

• In-service days (teacher training) — 5 per year, set locally
• Easter date shifts spring break
• SQA exam diet (Apr–Jun) affects secondary timetables
• P7/S6 leavers may finish earlier (late May/early June)

How to Find Your Exact Date

• Check your council website → "School term dates"
• Or mygov.scot/school-term-dates (postcode search)
• School handbook / app / newsletter

Scottish schools run ~190 days/year — but the final bell rings on different days across the country.