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Council term dates

North Ayrshire school holidays

Schools in North Ayrshire break up for October Holiday on — back to school .

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These are North Ayrshire council's standard term dates. Most schools follow them, but some schools set their own dates and in-service days — always check your specific school.

North Ayrshire term dates

October Holiday

Last day of school:

Back to school:

November Holiday

Last day of school:

Back to school:

Christmas Holiday

Last day of school:

Back to school:

February Mid-Term

Last day of school:

Back to school:

Easter Holiday

Last day of school:

Back to school:

Summer Holiday

Last day of school:

Back to school:

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Schools in North Ayrshire

ARDROSSAN

Ardrossan Academy — ARDROSSAN term datesStanley Primary School — ARDROSSAN term datesSt Peter's Primary School — ARDROSSAN term datesWinton Primary School — ARDROSSAN term dates

BEITH

Beith Primary School — BEITH term dates

DALRY

Dalry Primary School — DALRY term datesSt Palladius' Primary School — DALRY term dates

FAIRLIE

Fairlie Primary School — FAIRLIE term dates

GATESIDE

Gateside Primary School — GATESIDE term dates

GLENGARNOCK

Garnock Community Campus — GLENGARNOCK term dates

IRVINE

Annick Primary School — IRVINE term datesCastlepark Primary School — IRVINE term datesDreghorn Primary School — IRVINE term datesElderbank Primary School — IRVINE term datesGlebe Primary School — IRVINE term datesGreenwood Academy — IRVINE term datesIrvine Royal Academy — IRVINE term datesLawthorn Primary School — IRVINE term datesLoudoun-Montgomery Primary School — IRVINE term datesMontgomerie Park Primary School — IRVINE term datesSpringside Primary School — IRVINE term datesSt John Ogilvie Primary School — IRVINE term datesSt Mark's Primary School — IRVINE term datesWoodlands Primary School — IRVINE term dates

ISLE OF ARRAN

Arran High School — ISLE OF ARRAN term datesBrodick Primary School — ISLE OF ARRAN term datesCorrie Primary School — ISLE OF ARRAN term datesKilmory Primary School — ISLE OF ARRAN term datesLamlash Primary School — ISLE OF ARRAN term datesPirnmill Primary School — ISLE OF ARRAN term datesShiskine Primary School — ISLE OF ARRAN term datesWhiting Bay Primary School — ISLE OF ARRAN term dates

KILBIRNIE

Moorpark Primary School — KILBIRNIE term datesSt Bridget's Primary School — KILBIRNIE term dates

KILWINNING

Abbey Primary School — KILWINNING term datesBlacklands Primary School — KILWINNING term datesCorsehill Primary School — KILWINNING term datesKilwinning Academy — KILWINNING term datesPennyburn Primary School — KILWINNING term datesSt Luke's Primary School — KILWINNING term datesWhitehirst Park Primary — KILWINNING term dates

KIWINNING

St Winning's Primary School — KIWINNING term dates

LARGS

Largs Academy — LARGS term datesLargs Primary School — LARGS term datesSt Mary's Primary School — LARGS term dates

MILLPORT

Cumbrae Primary School — MILLPORT term dates

SALTCOATS

Caledonia Primary School — SALTCOATS term datesDykesmains Primary School — SALTCOATS term datesMayfield Primary School — SALTCOATS term datesSt Anthony's Primary School — SALTCOATS term datesSt Matthew's Academy — SALTCOATS term dates

SKELMORLIE

Skelmorlie Primary School — SKELMORLIE term dates

STEVENSTON

Ardeer Primary School — STEVENSTON term datesAuchenharvie Academy — STEVENSTON term datesGlencairn Primary School — STEVENSTON term datesHayocks Primary School — STEVENSTON term datesLockhart Campus — STEVENSTON term datesSt John's Primary School — STEVENSTON term dates

WEST KILBRIDE

West Kilbride Primary School — WEST KILBRIDE term dates

Quick answers

When do schools in North Ayrshire break up for the October holiday?

Under North Ayrshire council's standard term dates, the last day before October Holiday is Friday, 9 October 2026. Pupils return on Monday, 19 October 2026. Some schools set their own dates and in-service days — check your school's own page.

Do all schools in North Ayrshire follow these term dates?

These are North Ayrshire council's standard term dates, which most schools follow. Some schools set their own dates and in-service days, so always check your specific school.