Secondary school · SELKIRKSHIRE
Galashiels Academy term dates
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These are Scottish Borders council's standard term dates. We don't have Galashiels Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but some schools set their own dates and in-service days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Holiday
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St Andrew's Day Holiday
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Mid-Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October 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:
Return date not announced yet
Scottish Borders council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: SELKIRKSHIRE, Scottish Borders TD1 3HU
Phase: Secondary
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Website: www.galashiels.org.uk
Quick answers
When does Galashiels Academy break up for the October holiday?
The last day of school before October Holiday is Friday, 9 October 2026. This is from Scottish Borders council's standard term dates — Galashiels Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Galashiels Academy?
Pupils return on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.