Merkinch Primary School
Local Authority · Primary · 216 pupils · Inverness, Inverness
Set by the council
Merkinch Primary School is a community or voluntary controlled school, so Highland’s calendar is the legal authority for its term dates.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 2 September 2026Next up: Holiday, 10 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from highland.gov.uk/schools/school-term-dates/2 (2026/27).
About Merkinch Primary School
Merkinch Primary School is a Primary school in Inverness, Highland, with 216 pupils.
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When does the 2026/27 school year start at Merkinch Primary School?
The first term of 2026/27 starts on 17 August 2026.
When does Merkinch Primary School break up for the summer?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is 1 July 2027.
When does Merkinch Primary School break up for Christmas?
Term ends on 22 December 2026.
When is October half term at Merkinch Primary School?
10 October 2026 to 25 October 2026.
When is the Easter holiday at Merkinch Primary School?
26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027.
Does Merkinch Primary School follow Highland's term dates?
Yes. Highland is the admission authority for this school, so the council's calendar is the school's calendar.
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