Plan Your Glasgow Council School Holidays Easily

Serving Holiday Home Owners in Inverness, Nairn and Moray Coast

Looking for the latest Glasgow Council school holidays? We’ve pulled together the key dates so you can plan ahead with confidence. Whether you are arranging family time, booking a break, or organising childcare, knowing the school term dates makes life simpler.

At Thistle Property Management, we know how valuable school holidays are for families. Many of our guests choose to book short breaks or longer stays in the Highlands around these dates. That’s why we’ve created this clear guide to upcoming holidays.

Beach view with grassy dunes, a blue picnic table, a flagpole with a flying flag, and the ocean in the background under a partly cloudy sky during Moray Council School Holidays

August

  • Tuesday, 12 August 2025 (Return date for Teachers & In-Service Day

  • Wednesday, 13 August 2025 (In-Service Day)

  • Thursday, 14 August 2025 (Return date for Pupils)

September

  • Friday, 26 September and Monday, 29 September 2025 (September weekend holiday)

October

  • Friday, 10 October 2025 (In-Service Day)

  • Monday, 13 to Friday, 17 October 2025 (October Week)

December - Christmas and New Year

  • Schools close at 2.30 pm on Friday, 19 December 2025

  • Monday, 22 December 2025 - Friday, 2 January 2026 (Christmas holidays)

January

  • Schools return on Monday, 5 January 2026

February mid term break

  • Monday, 16 February 2026

  • Tuesday, 17 February 2026

  • Wednesday, 18 February 2026 (In-service day)

April - Spring Holiday (Easter)

  • Schools close at 2.30 pm on Thursday, 2 April 2026

  • Friday, 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)

  • Monday, 6 April - Friday, 17 April 2026 (Spring Break)

  • Schools return on Monday, 20 April 2026

May

  • Monday, 4 May 2026 (May Holiday)

  • Thursday, 7 May 2026 (In-service day to coincide with Scottish Parliamentary election, but may be subject to change)

  • Friday, 22 May 2026 and Monday, 25 May 2026 (May Weekend)

June

  • Schools Close at 1.00 pm on Thursday, 25 June 2026

Book Your Highland Holiday with Thistle

At Thistle Property Management, we specialise in helping guests find family-friendly stays that align with school holiday dates in the Highlands. From coastal cottages to countryside retreats, we make it easy to plan the perfect break.

Browse our holiday homes or contact our team today to arrange your next stay.

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Sandy beach with tufts of grass, blue sky with clouds, distant shoreline, and hills in the background during Moray Council School Holidays.