Planning around Aberdeen School Holidays? You’ll find 20+ holiday and in-service days per academic year. This guide gives you the official school term dates as set by Aberdeen City Council, including term starts, term ends, every September holiday, October holiday, Christmas holiday, mid term holiday, spring holiday, and summer holiday.
Whether you are planning family travel, arranging childcare, or organising annual leave, this overview of Aberdeen School Holidays offers clear and practical information to help you manage the school year effectively.
Aberdeen School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official Aberdeen School Holidays and term dates for 2025/2026 school year.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 19 August 2025 | 10 October 2025 |
| September holiday | 19 September 2025 | 22 September 2025 |
| Term 2 | 27 October 2025 | 19 December 2025 |
| October holiday | 13 October 2025 | 24 October 2025 |
| Christmas holiday | 22 December 2025 | 2 January 2026 |
| Term 3 | 5 January 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
| Mid term holiday | 9 February 2026 | 9 February 2026 |
| Spring holiday | 30 March 2026 | 10 April 2026 |
| Term 4 | 13 April 2026 | 2 July 2026 |
| May Day holiday | 4 May 2026 | 4 May 2026 |
| Summer holiday | 3 July 2026 | 16 August 2026 |
Aberdeen School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Aberdeen School Holidays for 2026/2027 school year.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 17 August 2026 | 9 October 2026 |
| September holiday | 18 September 2026 | 21 September 2026 |
| Term 2 | 26 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| October holiday | 12 October 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | 21 December 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
| Term 3 | 5 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| Mid term holiday | 8 February 2027 | 8 February 2027 |
| Spring holiday | 26 March 2027 | 9 April 2027 |
| Term 4 | 12 April 2027 | 2 July 2027 |
| May Day holiday | 3 May 2027 | 3 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday | 3 July 2027 | 15 August 2027 |
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Aberdeen School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official School term dates for 2027/2028 school year.
| Period | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 16 August 2027 | 8 October 2027 |
| September holiday | 17 September 2027 | 20 September 2027 |
| October holiday | 11 October 2027 | 22 October 2027 |
| Term 2 | 25 October 2027 | 17 December 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | 20 December 2027 | 31 December 2027 |
| Term 3 | 4 January 2028 | 24 March 2028 |
| February mid term | 7 February 2028 | 7 February 2028 |
| Spring holiday | 27 March 2028 | 7 April 2028 |
| Term 4 | 10 April 2028 | 30 June 2028 |
| May Day | 1 May 2028 | 1 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday | 1 July 2028 | 13 August 2028 |
Aberdeen In-Service Days
- Tuesday 10 February 2026
- Wednesday 11 February 2026
- Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Friday 14 August 2026
- Friday 13 November 2026
- Tuesday 9 February 2027
- Wednesday 10 February 2027
- Tuesday 4 May 2027
Public & Local Holidays Affecting Aberdeen Schools
- May Day holiday – Monday 4 May 2026
- May Day holiday – Monday 3 May 2027
- May Day holiday – Monday 1 May 2028 (projected)
- Aberdeen local holiday – Monday 15 June 2026
- Christmas Day – 25 December 2025, 2026, 2027
- Boxing Day – 26 December 2025, 2026, 2027
- New Year’s Day – 1 January 2026, 2027, 2028
- 2nd January (Scotland) – 2 January 2026, 2027, 2028
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FAQs
Are Aberdeen school holidays different from the rest of Scotland?
Yes. Each local authority sets its own term dates. Aberdeen’s October break is two weeks; some councils use one week.
What is an in-service day in Aberdeen schools?
An in-service day is a pupil-free day for teacher training. Schools are closed to students.
Does the May Day holiday always close Aberdeen schools?
Yes. May Day is a public holiday. Schools are closed unless it falls on a weekend or already in a break.
How many in-service days does Aberdeen have per year?
Five in-service days per academic year. They are listed above.
Is the February mid term a full week off?
No, in Aberdeen it is one day only (Monday). Some years it includes two in-service days immediately after.
Useful Resources
For the Official term dates and holidays, always check the local authority.