2027/28 / YOUR LOCAL CALENDAR
East Ayrshire october holidays 2027
Published october holidays information for 2027/28. Closing and pupil return dates are shown where explicitly supplied.
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All school holidays.
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2027/28 · Dates as published. Unconfirmed dates stay marked; closing dates are kept separate from holiday starts.
| Holiday | Starts / closes | Ends | Pupils return |
|---|---|---|---|
| October holidays ↗Published holiday | Check with school | ||
| Summer holidays ↗Published holiday | Check with school | ||
| Christmas holidaysAwaiting confirmation | Check the official source or your school | ||
| Easter holidaysAwaiting confirmation | Check the official source or your school | ||
Other days pupils are off.
Published council-default INSET and public closure dates. Individual schools may have additional days.
| Closure | Starts / closes | Ends | Pupils return |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-service dayPublished closure | Pupils do not attend | ||
| In-service dayPublished closure | Pupils do not attend | ||
| In-service dayPublished closure | Pupils do not attend | ||
| In-service dayPublished closure | Pupils do not attend | ||
| In-service dayPublished closure | Pupils do not attend | ||
| In-service dayPublished closure | Pupils do not attend | ||
| In-service dayPublished closure | Pupils do not attend |
Local exceptions to check.
These dates apply only to the named area or school, or carry a source condition. They are excluded from the general calendar download.
| Holiday | Starts / closes | Ends | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| September WeekendPublished holiday | Friday 17 September to Monday 20 September 2027 Local holidays (subject to change in alignment with Ayr Gold Cup weekend) | ||
| February breakPublished holiday | Monday 21 February 2028 Local holiday | ||
| Public school holidayPublished holiday | Monday 1 May 2028 Local holiday (May Day) |
The dates behind the dates
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where to check.
Dates come from official council or government publications. We show accepted records and keep unresolved dates marked. Individual schools may differ.
- Area
- East Ayrshire
- Accepted records checked
- 1 October 2026
- Academic year
- 2027/28
- Available information
- 2 published holiday records
- Check the original publication
- Official source 1 ↗Official source 2 ↗
- Something doesn’t look right?
- Tell us about a date ↗ · Read our source policy
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