The New College Lanarkshire Term Dates page brings together everything you need to organise the academic year in one place. It includes official New College Lanarkshire Holidays, helping students track Key dates, Semester dates, Student holidays, and the complete Academic calendar.
From Classes begin to college reopens, this page covers Semester 2, Spring break, Christmas break, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, September weekend, and the October holiday.
New College Lanarkshire Term Dates 2026/2027
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the New College Lanarkshire term dates for 2026/2027.
January – June 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 5th January 2026 | College re-opens |
| Monday 19th January 2026 | Flexible delivery week |
| Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th February 2026 | February Holiday (Teaching staff fixed holidays. No classes, but College remains open for private study.) |
| Friday 3rd April 2026 (Good Friday) & Monday 6th April 2026 (Easter Monday) | Spring break |
| Monday 6th April – 17th April 2026 | Spring holiday |
| Monday 4th May 2026 | May Day |
| Friday 22nd – Monday 25th May 2026 | May weekend |
| Friday 12th June 2026 | Semester 2 ends |
August – December 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 17th & 24th August 2026 | Classes begin (students advised of exact start date via email) |
| Friday 25th – Monday 28th September 2026 | September weekend |
| Monday 12th – Friday 16th October 2026 | October holiday |
| Monday 21st December 2026 – Monday 4th January 2027 | Christmas break |
| Tuesday 5th January 2027 | College re-opens |
January – June 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5th January 2027 | College re-opens |
| Monday 18th January 2027 | Flexible delivery week |
| Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th February 2027 | February Holiday (Teaching staff fixed holidays. No classes, but College remains open for private study.) |
| Friday 26th March (Good Friday) & Monday 29th March 2027 (Easter Monday) | Spring break |
| Monday 5th April – 16th April 2027 | Spring holiday |
| Monday 3rd May 2027 | May Day |
| Friday 28th – Monday 31st May 2027 | May weekend |
| Friday 11th June 2027 | Semester 2 ends |
| Monday 19th July 2027 | Fair Monday |
New College Lanarkshire Term Dates 2027/2028
Here are the confirmed New College Lanarkshire term dates for the 2027/2028 academic year.
August – December 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 16th & 23rd August 2027 | Classes begin (students advised of exact start date via email) |
| Friday 24th – Monday 27th September 2027 | September weekend |
| Monday 11th – Friday 15th October 2027 | October holiday |
| Monday 20th December 2027 – Tuesday 4th January 2028 | Christmas break |
| Wednesday 5th January 2028 | College re-opens |
January – June 2028
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 5th January 2028 | College re-opens |
| Monday 17th January 2028 | Flexible delivery week |
| Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th February 2028 | February Holiday (Teaching staff fixed holidays. No classes, but College remains open for private study.) |
| Friday 14th April (Good Friday) & Monday 17th April 2028 (Easter Monday) | Spring break |
| Monday 3rd April – 14th April 2028 | Spring holiday |
| Monday 1st May 2028 | May Day |
| Friday 26th – Monday 29th May 2028 | May weekend |
| Friday 9th June 2028 | Semester 2 ends |
| Monday 17th July 2028 | Fair Monday |
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Student Holiday Dates & College Closures
2026/2027
| Holiday Period | Dates |
|---|---|
| February Holiday | 16–17 February 2026 |
| Spring Holiday | 6–17 April 2026 |
| May Day | 4 May 2026 |
| May Weekend | 22–25 May 2026 |
| September Weekend | 25–28 September 2026 |
| October Holiday | 12–16 October 2026 |
| Christmas Break | 21 December 2026 – 4 January 2027 |
| February Holiday | 15–16 February 2027 |
| Spring Holiday | 5–16 April 2027 |
| May Day | 3 May 2027 |
| May Weekend | 28–31 May 2027 |
| Fair Monday | 19 July 2027 |
2027/2028
| Holiday Period | Dates |
|---|---|
| September Weekend | 24–27 September 2027 |
| October Holiday | 11–15 October 2027 |
| Christmas Break | 20 December 2027 – 4 January 2028 |
| February Holiday | 14–15 February 2028 |
| Spring Holiday | 3–14 April 2028 |
| May Day | 1 May 2028 |
| May Weekend | 26–29 May 2028 |
| Fair Monday | 17 July 2028 |
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FAQs
When do classes begin at New College Lanarkshire?
Classes typically begin in mid-August, with students advised of their exact start date via email. New College Lanarkshire usually holds inductions in the week commencing the third Monday of August.
What are the college holidays for New College Lanarkshire?
College holidays include the February holiday (one week), the Spring holiday (two weeks around Easter), May Day, May weekend, September weekend, October holiday (one week), and Christmas break (two weeks). These provide regular breaks throughout the academic year.
Is the college open during the February holiday?
Yes, the college remains open for private study during the February holiday, though no classes are held as it’s a fixed holiday for teaching staff.
When is the New College Lanarkshire spring break?
The spring break typically falls in early April and includes Good Friday and Easter Monday, with the spring holiday extending for two weeks.
Does New College Lanarkshire offer open days?
Yes, the college holds regular open days where you can explore courses, meet staff, and get advice. Visit the official college website for upcoming open day dates.
Official Resources:
Official New College Lanarkshire term dates and education updates.