Early Learning and Childcare Terms and Holidays 2025/2026
The Early Learning and Childcare session is divided into three terms beginning in August, January and April.
This applies to all 50 week West Lothian council-run establishments. Those attending 38 week establishments should follow the School Terms and Holidays 2025/2026. Please note that nursery pupils may also attend on staff in-service days.
Term 1 | |
| All resume | Monday, 11 August 2025 |
| Last Day of Term | |
| All break | Friday, 19 December 2025 |
Term 2 | |
| All resume | Monday, 5 January 2026 |
| Last Day of Term | |
| All break | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
Term 3 | |
| All Resume | Tuesday, 7 April 2026 |
| May Holiday | |
| All break | Friday, 1 May 2026 |
| All resume | Tuesday, 5 May 2026 |
ELC establishments remain open over summer holiday, new session start date TBC. | |
