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Portobello High School term dates
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These are Edinburgh City council's standard term dates. We don't have Portobello High 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
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Christmas Holiday
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February Mid-Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Holiday
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Victoria Day
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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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
Edinburgh City council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Edinburgh, Edinburgh City EH15 3BY
Phase: Secondary
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Website: www.portobellohighschool.org.uk
Quick answers
When does Portobello High School break up for the October holiday?
The last day of school before October Holiday is Friday, 9 October 2026. This is from Edinburgh City council's standard term dates — Portobello High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Portobello High School?
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.