Moray School Holidays 2026/27 and 2027/28

Moray School Holidays for the academic year include 5 major breaks and 8 in-service closure days. This page covers all school term dates and seasonal breaks, from the autumn term and October break to the summer term and May Day holiday.

You can download the school calendar PDF and bookmark this school holiday planner for accurate Scottish school term dates. Dates are confirmed by Moray council’s education authority.

Moray School Holidays 2026-2027

Here are the official Moray School Holidays and term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn Term 2026

In-Service Closure: Monday 17 August 2026
In-Service Closure: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Term starts: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Term ends: Friday 9 October 2026
October break: Monday 12 October 2026 – Friday 23 October 2026

Winter Term 2026

Term starts: Monday 26 October 2026
In-Service Closure: Monday 9 November 2026
In-Service Closure: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Term ends: Tuesday 22 December 2026*
Christmas holiday: Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027

Spring Term 2027

Term starts: Wednesday 6 January 2027
In-Service Closure: Thursday 11 February 2027
Mid-Term Holiday: Friday 12 February 2027 and Monday 15 February 2027
Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
Easter holiday (Spring): Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027

Summer Term 2027

Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
May Day Holiday: Monday 3 May 2027
Term ends: Friday 2 July 2027

Plus 1 occasional day holiday when these school groups close:

Buckie High School ASG – Tuesday 16 February 2027
Elgin Academy ASG – Tuesday 16 February 2027
Elgin High School ASG – Tuesday 16 February 2027
Forres Academy ASG – Tuesday 16 February 2027
Keith Grammar School ASG – Monday 7 June 2027
Lossiemouth High School ASG – Tuesday 16 February 2027
Milne’s High School ASG – Tuesday 16 February 2027
Speyside High School ASG – Monday 7 June 2027

Moray School Holidays 2027-2028

Here are the official Moray School Holidays for the 2027/2028 academic year.

Autumn Term 2027

In-Service Closure: Monday 16 August 2027
In-Service Closure: Tuesday 17 August 2027
Term starts: Wednesday 18 August 2027
Term ends: Friday 8 October 2027
October break: Monday 11 October to Friday 22 October 2027

Winter Term 2027

Term starts: Monday 25 October 2027
In-Service Closure: Monday 8 November 2027
In-Service Closure: Tuesday 9 November 2027
Term ends: Tuesday 21 December 2027
Christmas holiday: Wednesday 22 December 2027 to Tuesday 4 January 2028

Spring Term 2028

Term starts: Wednesday 5 January 2028
In-Service Closure: Thursday 10 February 2028
Mid-Term Holiday: Friday 11 February 2028 and Monday 14 February 2028
Term ends: Friday 31 March 2028
Easter holiday (Spring): Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April 2028

Summer Term 2028

Term starts: Monday 17 April 2028
May Day Holiday: Monday 1 May 2028
Term ends: Thursday 29 June 2028

Plus 1 occasional day holiday to be agreed by 31 March 2026.

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Moray School Holidays 2028-2029

Here are the official Moray School Holidays and term dates for the 2028/2029 academic year.

Autumn Term 2028

In-Service Closure: Monday 21 August 2028
In-Service Closure: Tuesday 22 August 2028
Term starts: Wednesday 23 August 2028
Term ends: Friday 13 October 2028
October break: Monday 16 October 2028 – Friday 27 October 2028

Winter Term 2028

Term starts: Monday 30 October 2028
In-Service Closure: Monday 6 November 2028
In-Service Closure: Tuesday 7 November 2028
Term ends: Friday 22 December 2028
Christmas holiday: Monday 25 December 2028 to Friday 5 January 2029

Spring Term 2029

Term starts: Monday 8 January 2029
In-Service Closure: Thursday 15 February 2029
Mid-Term Holiday: Friday 16 February 2029 and Monday 19 February 2029
Term ends: Thursday 29 March 2029
Easter holiday (Spring): Friday 30 March 2029 (Good Friday) to Friday 13 April 2029

Summer Term 2029

Term starts: Monday 16 April 2029
May Day Holiday: Monday 7 May 2029
Term ends: Friday 6 July 2029

Plus 1 occasional day holiday to be agreed by 31 March 2028.

Key Dates: When Do Moray Schools Go Back?

Break	Schools Reopen
October break	Monday 26 October 2026
Christmas holiday	Wednesday 6 January 2027
February break	Tuesday 16 February 2027
Easter holiday	Monday 12 April 2027
Summer holiday	August 2027 (in-service days)

Download School Calendar PDF

Get the official School Term and Holiday Dates 2026-2029 directly from Moray Council:

Download School Calendar PDF

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FAQs

When are Moray school holidays?

Moray school holidays follow five main breaks: October, Christmas, February, Easter, and summer. Exact dates vary by academic year, so always check the official calendar.

Do Moray schools close for in-service days?

Yes. Pupils stay home on in-service closure days while staff attend training. These usually fall in August and November.

What is an occasional day holiday?

It’s one extra day off per academic year, agreed locally. Different ASG school groups may take it on different dates.

When do Moray schools go back after summer?

Schools return in mid-August, after two in-service closure days. Pupils typically start on the third day.

Is the Moray school calendar available as a PDF?

Yes. Moray council publishes an official school term dates PDF covering multiple academic years for easy download.

Useful Resources

For the official Moray school holidays and term dates, always check the Council website.

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