With Christmas fast approaching, schools across Glasgow are gearing up for the festive school holidays.
Over late December and early January, schools operated by the local authority are closed to give students and teachers a break before the start of the new semester.
If you're interested in learning when your child's school will close over Christmas, here is everything you need to know.
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When will schools in Glasgow close for the Christmas holidays?
Schools across Glasgow will close on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 2.30pm. The holiday period will officially run from Monday, December 23, 2024 until Friday, January 3, 2025.
Students will return to class on Monday, January 6, 2025.
See all the Glasgow holidays for the rest of the school year
These are all the holidays students and parents can expect for the rest of the school year.
February mid-term break
- Monday, February 17, 2025, and Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (In-service day)
A vibrant mural designed by local people has transformed a Glasgow underpass. 😍
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) November 20, 2024
Govan's Burghead Place underpass is now bright and attractive. Govan High School pupils were among an array of locals involved in the partnership project. 👉 https://t.co/HT1vGfZ2Y6 @SWG3Glasgow pic.twitter.com/E2juwUhQV9
April - Spring Holiday (Easter)
- Schools close at 2.30pm on Friday, April 4, 2025
- Monday, April 7 until Monday, April 21, 2025 (Spring Break)
- Schools return on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
May
- Monday, May 5, 2025 (May Holiday)
- Thursday, May 22, 2025 (In-service day)
- Friday, May 23, 2025, until Monday, May 26, 2025 (May Weekend)
June
- Schools Close at 1pm on Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Schools across Glasgow will close on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 2.30pm. Students will return to school for the new term on Monday, January 6, 2025.
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