This page offers a comprehensive overview of the 2024 and 2025 UK school holidays as outlined by the South Lanarkshire Council in Scotland, facilitating your planning process.
You will also find all of the Scotland School Holidays here.
Council-level holiday dates typically remain unchanged, but it’s always a good idea to revisit this page occasionally for any updates. For the most current and reliable holiday schedules, please consult the South Lanarkshire Council’s website for their 2023-2024 approved calendar and 2024-2025 approved calendar. Additionally, you may find it useful to check the South Lanarkshire Council homepage for any urgent or recent updates not yet reflected in the official calendars.
Please be aware that the specific holiday dates for individual schools can differ, often due to teacher training days and other unique factors particular to each school.
If you are interested in North Lanarkshire school holidays, feel free to click here.
South Lanarkshire School Holiday Dates 2023/24
The school terms for 2023/24 are still yet to be approved by the Education Resources Committee. So, they may change.
These are the provisional dates as of now:
- Christmas Holidays: 22nd December 2023 – 8th January 2024
- Spring Term: 8th January – 28th March 2024
- February Half Term: 12th February – 15th February 2024
- Easter Holidays: 28th March – 15th April 2024
- Summer Term: 15th April – 26th June 2024
- May Holidays: 2nd May, 6th May and 24th and 27th May 2024
- Summer Holidays Start: 26th June 2024
South Lanarkshire School Holiday Dates 2024/25
The school terms for 2024/25 are still yet to be approved by the Education Resources Committee. So, they may change.
These are the provisional dates as of now:
- Term Starts: 14th August 2024
- Autumn Term: 14th August – 23rd December 2024
- October Half Term: 14th October – 18th October 2024
- Christmas Holidays: 23rd December 2024 – 3rd January 2025
- Spring Term: 3rd January – 21st April 2025
- February Half Term: 17th February – 19th February 2025
- Easter Holidays: 7th April – 21st April 2025
- Summer Term: 21st April – 26th June 2025
- May Holidays: 23rd and 26th May 2025
- Summer Holidays Start: 26th June 2025
As you plan your family’s activities around the school holidays, it’s fascinating to reflect on how our current academic calendar came to be.
For those interested in delving deeper into the roots of our school holiday system, we invite you to explore our feature on A Historical Perspective of UK School Holidays.
This comprehensive article offers an insightful look into the evolution of school holidays in the UK, touching on the agricultural, religious, and legislative influences that have shaped our present-day calendar.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply curious about the cultural and historical aspects of education in the UK, this piece provides a rich backdrop to our ongoing discussions about county school holidays.
FAQs on South Lanarkshire School Holidays
During the school holidays in South Lanarkshire, parents can consider the following recommended holiday clubs and activities for children:
- Children’s Holiday Clubs: South Lanarkshire offers holiday clubs during half-term, Easter, and Summer, providing a variety of activities such as IT, football, sports, arts & crafts, dance, and drama courses.
- Summer Holiday Programme: The council’s summer holiday programme is available for low-income families and offers a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, sports, team building, STEM sessions, and outdoor play for children aged 5 to 14.
- South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture: The organisation offers a vast range of activities for children, including storytime and bookbug sessions at local libraries, Game On activities, arts courses and classes, and great days out with the family.
- School Holiday Camps: There are various day camps available for children in South Lanarkshire, offering activities such as sports coaching, outdoor adventure, and horse riding.
These options provide children with a diverse range of engaging activities during the school holidays in South Lanarkshire.
Yes, there are holiday clubs in South Lanarkshire that offer free activities for children during the school holidays. Some of these programs include:
- North Lanarkshire Leisure – Free Programmes: Club 365 is open at weekends and school holidays in communities for primary pupils who are entitled to free school meals. It offers free activities, and there is no need to book; children can just turn up on the day. Sessions run from 11.30am to 1.30pm, and it’s all free.
- Summer Holiday Programme for Low-Income Families: South Lanarkshire Council offers a summer holiday programme for low-income families, providing a wide range of free activities such as arts and crafts, sports, team building, STEM sessions, and outdoor play for children aged 5 to 14.
These programs provide children with opportunities to participate in free activities during the school holidays in South Lanarkshire.
The Club 365 program in North Lanarkshire offers fun activities and free lunches during the school holidays for primary pupils who are entitled to free school meals. The program is open at various venues across the council area, and there is no need to book in advance. Children can simply turn up on the day and enjoy activities and a hot lunch. The sessions run from 11.30am to 1.30pm and are available for eligible primary pupils during the holidays. The specific activities offered as part of Club 365 include a range of fun and engaging experiences for the participating children.
The school holidays in South Lanarkshire vary depending on the specific term and break. Here are the durations for the main holiday periods during the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school years:
- Christmas Holidays: Approximately 2 weeks, from around December 22nd to January 8th.
- Spring Term: Typically around 12 weeks, from early January to late March.
- February Half Term: Usually a one-week break in mid-February.
- Easter Holidays: Approximately 2 weeks, from late March to mid-April.
- Summer Holidays: Generally lasting around 7 weeks, from late June to mid-August.
These durations provide an overview of the length of the school holidays in South Lanarkshire across the main breaks throughout the academic years.
Disclaimer: The information provided on the “South Lanarkshire School Holidays” page is intended for general informational purposes only.
While we strive to keep the data up to date and accurate, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the calendar or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the page for any purpose.
Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Please note that holiday dates can vary depending on the region and the individual school.
We advise parents and guardians to check with their local education authority or the respective schools for confirmation of the exact dates and any potential changes that may occur.
We cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies or changes in the school holiday schedules.
