School holidays in Aberdeenshire
The October half term is under way, until Friday 23 October. Summer holidays 2027 in Aberdeenshire: Friday 2 July to Friday 20 August.
All school holidays and days off for Aberdeenshire.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | 12 – 23 Oct 2026 | 12 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 13 |
| Midterm Holiday | 8 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Good Friday Holiday | 26 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 29 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | 12 |
| May Day Holiday | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 2 Jul – 20 Aug 2027 | 50 |
| October half term | 11 – 22 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Christmas holidays | 22 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | 14 |
| Midterm Holiday | 14 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 3 – 13 Apr 2028 | 11 |
| Good Friday Holiday | 14 Apr 2028 | 1 |
| May Day Holiday | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 7 Jul – 18 Aug 2028 | 43 |
| October half term | 16 – 27 Oct 2028 | 12 |
| Christmas holidays | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Midterm holiday | 12 Feb 2029 | 1 |
| Good friday holiday | 30 Mar 2029 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 2 – 13 Apr 2029 | 12 |
| May holiday | 7 May 2029 | 1 |
| Summer holidays | 9 Jul – 17 Aug 2029 | 40 |
| October half term | 8 – 19 Oct 2029 | 12 |
| Christmas holidays | 24 Dec 2029 – 4 Jan 2030 | 12 |
| Midterm holiday | 11 Feb 2030 | 1 |
| Easter holidays | 1 – 12 Apr 2030 | 12 |
| Good friday holiday | 19 Apr 2030 | 1 |
| May holiday | 6 May 2030 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Aberdeenshire). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Aberdeenshire this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Aberdeenshire have 4 school holidays, adding up to 87 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in Aberdeenshire run from Friday 2 July to Friday 20 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 Aberdeenshire?
In 2027, from Friday 2 July to Friday 20 August.
How many days of school holidays does Aberdeenshire have in 2026-2027?
87 days including weekends, spread over 4 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Aberdeenshire?
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.