When do East Renfrewshire schools stop for Christmas 2024?

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.

The Christmas break gives students and teachers a rest before the new term (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire) When will schools in East Renfrewshire break up for the Christmas holidays?

Schools across East Renfrewshire will close on Friday, December 20, 2024. 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. This will be the beginning of the second school term.

See all the East Renfrewshire 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.

The 2024/2025 year will end on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, marking the beginning of the school summer holidays.

February half-term break

• Friday, February 14, 2025, until Tuesday, February 18, 2025
• Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (In-service day)

April - Spring Holiday (Easter)

• Friday, April 4, 2025, until Monday, April 21, 2025 (Easter Break)
• Schools return on Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Here is when your child's school will close for Christmas (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

May

• Monday, May 5, 2025 (May Day)

• Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (In-service day)

• Friday, May 23, 2025, until Monday, May 27, 2025 (May Weekend)

June 

• The last day of school will be on Wednesday, June 25, marking the beginning of the summer holidays.

Schools across East Renfrewshire will close on Friday, December 20, 2024. The holiday period will officially run from Monday, December 23, 2024 until Friday, January 3, 2025.