School holidays in Aberdeen
The October half term is under way, until Friday 23 October. Summer holidays 2027 in Aberdeen: Saturday 3 July to Sunday 22 August.
All school holidays and days off for Aberdeen.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| September holiday | 18 – 21 Sept 2026 | 4 |
| October half term | 12 – 23 Oct 2026 | 12 |
| Winter holiday | 21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | 12 |
| Mid-term | 8 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 26 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | 15 |
| May day holiday | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 3 Jul – 22 Aug 2027 | 51 |
| September holiday | 17 – 20 Sept 2027 | 4 |
| October half term | 11 – 22 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Winter holiday | 22 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | 14 |
| Mid term | 14 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 3 – 14 Apr 2028 | 12 |
| May holiday | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Aberdeen). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Aberdeen this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Aberdeen have 3 school holidays, adding up to 78 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in Aberdeen run from Saturday 3 July to Sunday 22 August.
Do these dates apply to your school?
The dates on this page are the council's term dates. They apply to community and voluntary-controlled schools, and many academies and other schools follow them too. Schools that set their own term dates, such as academies, free schools and independent schools, may differ. Every school also has a few INSET days of its own, so always check your school's website or newsletter.
Frequently asked questions
When are the summer holidays in Aberdeen?
In 2027, from Saturday 3 July to Sunday 22 August.
How many days of school holidays does Aberdeen have in 2026-2027?
78 days including weekends, spread over 3 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Aberdeen?
They apply to schools that follow the council's term dates. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary-aided schools can set their own dates, so check with your child's school.