There are 5 main Aberdeenshire School Holidays during the academic year, including the October holiday, Christmas holiday, Winter break, Spring holiday, Easter holidays, and Summer holiday. This page explains the latest School term dates for Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, and Term 4, helping families quickly find important dates in the School calendar.
This page covers In-Service Day, Midterm Holiday, May Day, Good Friday, and planned School closures, with updates based on Aberdeenshire Council and the local Education department.
Aberdeenshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Aberdeenshire School Holidays for 2026/2027 school year.
Term 1
- 17 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 – In-Service Day
- 19 August 2026 – Term 1 start
- 9 October 2026 – Term 1 end
- 12 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 – October Holiday
Term 2
- 26 October 2026 – Term 2 start
- 13 November 2026 – In-Service Day
- 22 December 2026 – Term 2 end
- 23 December 2026 to 4 January 2027 – Christmas Holiday
Term 3
- 5 January 2027 – Term 3 start
- 8 February 2027 – Midterm Holiday
- 9 February 2027 to 10 February 2027 – In-Service Day
- 25 March 2027 – Term 3 end
- 26 March 2027 – Good Friday Holiday
- 29 March 2027 to 9 April 2027 – Spring Holiday
Term 4
- 12 April 2027 – Term 4 start
- 3 May 2027 – May Day Holiday
- 1 July 2027 – Term 4 end
- 2 July 2027 to 20 August 2027 – Summer Holiday
Aberdeenshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Aberdeenshire School Holidays for 2027/2028 school year.
Term 1
- 23 August 2027 to 24 August 2027 – In-Service Day
- 25 August 2027 – Term 1 start
- 8 October 2027 – Term 1 end
- 11 October 2027 to 22 October 2027 – October Holiday
Term 2
- 25 October 2027 – Term 2 start
- 12 November 2027 – In-Service Day
- 21 December 2027 – Term 2 end
- 22 December 2027 to 4 January 2028 – Christmas Holiday
Term 3
- 5 January 2028 – Term 3 start
- 14 February 2028 – Midterm Holiday
- 15 February 2028 to 16 February 2028 – In-Service Day
- 31 March 2028 – Term 3 end
- 3 April 2028 to 13 April 2028 – Spring Holiday
Term 4
- 14 April 2028 – Good Friday Holiday
- 17 April 2028 – Term 4 start
- 1 May 2028 – May Day Holiday
- 6 July 2028 – Term 4 end
- 7 July 2028 to 18 August 2028 – Summer Holiday
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Below are the official Aberdeenshire School Holidays for 2028/2029 school year.
Term 1
- 21 August 2028 to 22 August 2028 – In-Service Day
- 23 August 2028 – Term 1 start
- 13 October 2028 – Term 1 end
- 16 October 2028 to 27 October 2028 – October Holiday
Term 2
- 30 October 2028 – Term 2 start
- 17 November 2028 – In-Service Day
- 22 December 2028 – Term 2 end
- 25 December 2028 to 5 January 2029 – Christmas Holiday
Term 3
- 8 January 2029 – Term 3 start
- 12 February 2029 – Midterm Holiday
- 13 February 2029 to 14 February 2029 – In-Service Day
- 29 March 2029 – Term 3 end
- 30 March 2029 – Good Friday Holiday
- 2 April 2029 to 13 April 2029 – Spring Holiday
Term 4
- 16 April 2029 – Term 4 start
- 7 May 2029 – May Day Holiday
- 6 July 2029 – Term 4 end
- 9 July 2029 to 17 August 2029 – Summer Holiday
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Aberdeenshire School Holidays 2029/2030
Below are the official Aberdeenshire School Holidays for 2029/2030 school year.
Term 1
- 20 August 2029 to 21 August 2029 – In-Service Day
- 22 August 2029 – Term 1 start
- 5 October 2029 – Term 1 end
- 8 October 2029 to 19 October 2029 – October Holiday
Term 2
- 22 October 2029 – Term 2 start
- 16 November 2029 – In-Service Day
- 21 December 2029 – Term 2 end
- 24 December 2029 to 4 January 2030 – Christmas Holiday
Term 3
- 7 January 2030 – Term 3 start
- 11 February 2030 – Midterm Holiday
- 12 February 2030 to 13 February 2030 – In-Service Day
- 29 March 2030 – Term 3 end
- 1 April 2030 to 12 April 2030 – Spring Holiday
Term 4
- 15 April 2030 – Term 4 start
- 19 April 2030 – Good Friday Holiday
- 6 May 2030 – May Day Holiday
- 5 July 2030 – Term 4 end
- 5 July 2030 to 12 July 2030 – Summer Holiday
Understanding In-Service Days
In-Service Days are designated dates when schools close for teacher training rather than pupil holidays. These non-pupil days are essential for staff professional development.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Schools remain closed to pupils on these dates
- In-Service Days typically occur 3–4 times per academic year
- They often fall at the start of Term 1, before midterm breaks, or at term ends
- Parents must arrange childcare for these school closures
- All Aberdeenshire Council schools follow the same In-Service Day schedule
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FAQs
How many school holidays are there in Aberdeenshire?
Six major breaks. These include In-Service Days, October Holiday, Christmas Holiday, Midterm Holiday, Spring Holiday, Summer Holiday, plus May Day and Good Friday closures.
Are In-Service Days the same for all schools?
Yes, but local holidays differ. The council sets a standard In-Service Day schedule across all schools, though some schools may have additional local holiday closures.
What is the Midterm Holiday?
A one-day break in February. It marks the middle point of the Spring Term and typically falls around the second week of February.
When does the Summer holiday start?
Summer break begins immediately after Term 4 ends and runs through to mid-August.
When does Term 1 start in Aberdeenshire?
The start date varies slightly each year but typically falls during the third week of August.
Useful Resources
For the official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.