Primary school · Inverness
Merkinch Primary School term dates
Merkinch Primary School breaks up for October Holiday on — back to school .
Never miss another school trip, deadline or costume day
These are Highland council's standard term dates. We don't have Merkinch Primary School'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
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
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
Highland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
Schoolio works at Merkinch Primary School
Forward the school's emails and get one clear WhatsApp digest every evening — trips, deadlines, costume days, nothing missed.
Start your free trial →About Merkinch Primary School
Where: Inverness, Highland IV3 8HY
Phase: Primary
Map: See where Merkinch Primary School is
Website: merkinchps.edublogs.org
Quick answers
When does Merkinch Primary School break up for the October holiday?
The last day of school before October Holiday is Friday, 9 October 2026. This is from Highland council's standard term dates — Merkinch Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Merkinch Primary School?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.