When will Ayrshire schools break up for Christmas 2024?

Over late December and early January, schools in the region 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 what each council area has said.

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

See when schools in North, South and East Ayrshire will close for the Christmas school holidays.

North Ayrshire

Schools in North Ayrshire (Including Arran) 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.

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

South Ayrshire 

South Ayrshire schools will similarly close on Friday, December 20, 2024. The holiday period will also officially run from Monday, December 23, 2024, until Friday, January 3, 2025.

Students will return to class on Monday, January 6, 2025, marking the beginning of the second school term.

It's #WorldChildrensDay - a day to celebrate our children and young people, and their rights. Our schools with be joining a national assembly hosted by @CYPCS to learn more about their rights and climate change. Our young people are at the ❤️ of our climate change initiatives! pic.twitter.com/k3sEznhKHw

— East Ayrshire (@EastAyrshire) November 20, 2024

East Ayrshire

As is the case for the other council areas, East Ayrshire 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 also mark the beginning of the second semester for schools in the local authority.