Moray school term dates 2026/27
Showing the 2026/27 calendar only. Current and next year
Next term date
Schools break up in 34 days — Fri 9 Oct 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 12 Oct 2026 – Fri 23 Oct 2026
Verified from www.moray.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
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2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| First term | Wed 19 Aug 2026 | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | 38 |
| Second term | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | 39 |
| Spring term | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 54 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 | 58 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 |
| Mid Term Holiday | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May Day Holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed | Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Tue 17 Aug 2027 |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Mon 17 Aug 2026 | Mon 17 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 18 Aug 2026 | Tue 18 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 10 Nov 2026 | Tue 10 Nov 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Thu 11 Feb 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
What's different about Moray
- The first term in Moray is 38 school days (Wed 19 Aug 2026 – Fri 9 Oct 2026), 35 days shorter than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Moray schools break up for summer on Fri 2 Jul 2027, 26 days before the latest (Surrey, Wed 28 Jul 2027).
- There are 1 half-term break in 2026/27: October half term.
- The source lists 5 pupil-free days (INSET day): Mon 17 Aug 2026, Tue 18 Aug 2026, Mon 9 Nov 2026, Tue 10 Nov 2026, Thu 11 Feb 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- The 2026/27 dates were first published in September 2026.
Who these dates apply to
The council sets local term dates, but individual schools choose in-service days and may make small changes.
Where these dates come from
Source: Moray, official school term dates. www.moray.gov.uk
Verified from www.moray.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School Calendar 2026-2027 Autumn 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 Autumn holiday: Monday 12 October 2026 - Friday 23 October 2026 Winter 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 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 Spring Holiday: Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027 Summer 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 the following school groups will be closed 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 * Term does NOT end on Friday 18 December 2026 and restart on 4 January 2027 (as shown in some publications)
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the first term end in Moray in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 9 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Moray?
- The October half term in Moray runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Moray schools go back for the second term in October 2026?
- The second term in Moray starts on Monday 26 October 2026.
- When does the second term end in Moray in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Tuesday 22 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Moray?
- The Christmas holiday in Moray runs from Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027 inclusive.