Welcome to Calendar Times UK, your trusted source for clear and accurate UK calendar information. If you’re searching for Moray school holidays for 2025 and 2026, you’ve come to the right place. This guide provides a complete breakdown of the Moray term dates for 2025-2026, including all in-service days and occasional day closures. For absolute confirmation, remember that the official school term dates are available on the Moray Council website.
Moray School Calendar and Term Dates
Planning your family’s academic calendar for the next two years is easy with our comprehensive guide. We’ve structured the Moray school calendar 2025 and 2026 dates into easy-to-read tables below, detailing all pupil holidays and school closure days for staff training.
Moray School Holidays 2025/2026
Here is a quick overview of the key dates for the 2025-2026 school year in Moray.
| Term | Key Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2025 | Term Starts: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 | In-service days:Â Mon 18 & Tue 19 Aug |
| Term Ends: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 | ||
| Autumn Holiday:Â Mon 13 Oct – Fri 24 Oct 2025 | ||
| Winter 2025 | Term Starts: Mon, 27 Oct 2025 | In-service days:Â Mon 10 & Tue 11 Nov |
| Term Ends: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 | ||
| Christmas Holidays:Â Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Fri 2 Jan 2026 | ||
| Spring 2026 | Term Starts: Mon, 5 Jan 2026 | In-service day:Â Thu 12 Feb |
| Term Ends: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 | Mid-term break:Â Fri 13 & Mon 16 Feb | |
| Spring Holiday:Â Mon 30 Mar – Fri 10 Apr 2026 | ||
| Summer 2026 | Term Starts: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 | May Day Holiday:Â Mon 4 May 2026 |
| Term Ends: Thu, 2 Jul 2026 |
Detailed Moray Term and Holiday Dates 2025-2026
Diving deeper, the Moray school holidays 2025 begin with a two-week October break. The Moray Christmas holidays 2025 offer a generous stretch from December 22nd to January 2nd. The Moray Spring holiday 2026 is two weeks at the end of March, leading into the final Summer term 2026, which concludes on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.
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Moray In-Service Days and Occasional Holidays 2025-2026
A key part of planning is noting the in-service training days when schools are closed to pupils. These are crucial for staff training. Additionally, each ASG (Associated School Group) has one occasional holiday. Here are the Moray ASG closure dates for 2026:
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Tuesday, 17 February 2026: Affects the Buckie High School, Elgin Academy, Elgin High School, Forres Academy, Lossiemouth High School, and Milne’s High School ASGs.
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Monday, 1 June 2026: Affects the Keith Grammar School and Speyside High School ASGs.
Moray School Holidays 2026/2027
For those planning even further ahead, the confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 school year are as follows.
| Term | Key Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2026 | Term Starts: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | In-service days:Â Mon 17 & Tue 18 Aug |
| Term Ends: Fri, 9 Oct 2026 | ||
| Autumn Holiday:Â Mon 12 Oct – Fri 23 Oct 2026 | ||
| Winter 2026 | Term Starts: Mon, 26 Oct 2026 | In-service days:Â Mon 9 & Tue 10 Nov |
| Term Ends: Fri, 18 Dec 2026 | ||
| Christmas Holidays:Â Start Mon 19 Dec 2026 (estimated) | ||
| Spring 2027 | Term Starts: Mon, 4 Jan 2027 | In-service day:Â Thu 11 Feb |
| Term Ends: Thu, 25 Mar 2027 | Mid-term break:Â Fri 12 & Mon 15 Feb | |
| Spring Holiday:Â Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027 | ||
| Summer 2027 | Term Starts: Mon, 12 Apr 2027 | May Day Holiday:Â Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Term Ends: Fri, 2 Jul 2027 |
*Please note: The Christmas 2026 holiday end date and one occasional day for 2026/2027 are to be confirmed.*
Moray School Day Schedule
A standard school day in Moray typically begins at 8:55 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Keeping this schedule in mind is perfect for syncing with your own daily planner and organising after-school activities.
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FAQs
Q1. When do Moray schools go back in 2025?
Pupils return for the Autumn term 2025 on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, following two in-service days on the 18th and 19th.
Q2. Are the term dates the same for every school in Moray?
Mostly, but not always. While the main holiday dates are set by the Moray Council, individual school groups (ASGs) have their own occasional holidays. Always check with your specific school for 100% certainty.
Q3. Where can I find the official Moray Council school dates?
The official school term dates are available on the Moray Council website (http://www.moray.gov.uk/). We at Calendar Times UK always recommend double-checking there for the most authoritative information.
Looking for other Scottish regions? Check out our guides for Angus School Holidays and East Dunbartonshire School Holidays.
Conclusion
We hope this complete guide to Moray school holidays for 2025 and 2026 helps you plan your family’s schedule with confidence. From the Moray In-service days 2025 to the May Day holiday 2026, having all the term dates in one place makes organising your year much simpler. Remember, for the most official source, always refer to the Moray Council website.
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