It may seem like they've been off for a while, but we know some people will already be eager to see the day when East Ayrshire's young people go back to school after the Christmas and New Year break.

Having been off since the Friday before Christmas, pupils across the area still have plenty of leisure time left before they have to start thinking about a return to class.

To help you plan for what is left of the festive break - and for the rest of the school term, running all the way through to June - 

January

Monday, Jan 8: Pupils return

February 

Friday, Feb 9 to Tuesday, Feb 13 2024: Local holidays

Wednesday, Feb 14: Pupils return

March/April

Friday, Mar 29 to Friday, Apr 12 (inclusive): Schools closed for Easter

Monday, Apr 15: Pupils return

May

Monday, May 6: Schools closed for May Day

Tuesday, May 7: Pupils return

Monday, May 27: Schools closed

Tuesday, May 28: In-service day

Wednesday, May 29: Pupils return

June

Friday, June 28: Last day of term

August

Wednesday, Aug 21: Pupils return