Plan Your Moray Council School Holidays Easily

Serving Holiday Home Owners in Inverness, Nairn and Moray Coast

Looking for the latest Moray 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

Autumn

In-Service Closure: Monday 18 August 2025
In-Service Closure: Tuesday 19 August 2025
Term starts: Wednesday 20 August 2025
Term ends: Friday 10 October 2025
Autumn holiday: Monday 13 October 2025 - Friday 24 October 2025

Winter

Term starts: Monday 27 October 2025
In-Service Closure: Monday 10 November 2025
In-Service Closure: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025
Christmas holidays: Monday 22 December 2025 - Friday 2 January 2026

Spring

Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
In-Service Closure: Thursday 12 February 2026
Mid Term Holiday: Friday 13 February 2026 and Monday 16 February 2026
Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
Spring holiday: Monday 30 March 2026 - Friday 10 April 2026

Summer

Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
May Day Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026
Term ends: Thursday 2 July 2026

Plus 1 occasional day holiday when the following school groups will be closed

  • Buckie High School ASG - Tuesday 17 February 2026

  • Elgin Academy ASG - Tuesday 17 February 2026

  • Elgin High School ASG - Tuesday 17 February 2026

  • Forres Academy ASG - Tuesday 17 February 2026

  • Keith Grammar School ASG - Monday 1 June 2026

  • Lossiemouth High School ASG - Tuesday 17 February 2026

  • Milne's High School ASG - Tuesday 17 February 2026

  • Speyside High School ASG - Monday 1 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.

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