Plan Your Highland Council Schools Holidays Easily
Serving Holiday Home Owners in Inverness
Looking for the latest Highland Council school holidays? We’ve pulled together the key dates so you can plan ahead with confidence. Whether you are arranging family time, booking a break, or organising childcare, knowing the school term dates makes life simpler.
At Thistle Property Management, we know how valuable school holidays are for families. Many of our guests choose to book short breaks or longer stays in the Highlands around these dates. That’s why we’ve created this clear guide to upcoming holidays.
2025 holidays
February break - 17 February and 18 February
In service day - 19 February
Easter holidays - 7 April to 21 April
May Day - 5 May
In service day - 2 June
Summer holidays - starts 4 July
In service day - 18 August
In service days - 15 September and 16 September
October holidays - 13 October to 24 October
Christmas and New Year break - 24 December to 6 January
2026 holidays
February break - 16 February and 17 February
In service day - 18 February
Easter holidays - 3 April to 17 April
May Day - 4 May
In service day - 7 May
Summer holidays - starts 3 July
In service days - 17 August and 18 August
October holidays - 12 October to 23 October
Christmas and New Year break - 23 December to 6 January
2027 holidays
February break - 15 February and 16 February
In service day - 17 February
Easter holidays - 26 March to 9 April
May Day - 3 May
In service day - 6 May
Summer holidays - starts 2 July
Book Your Highland Holiday with Thistle
At Thistle Property Management, we specialise in helping guests find family-friendly stays that align with school holiday dates in the Highlands. From coastal cottages to countryside retreats, we make it easy to plan the perfect break.
Browse our holiday homes or contact our team today to arrange your next stay.
