Our website offers a comprehensive overview of the UK school holiday dates for 2024 and 2025 as issued by the Aberdeenshire Council in Scotland, designed to assist you in your planning process.
You will also find all of the Scotland School Holidays here.
Typically, the holiday dates provided by the council remain consistent. However, we advise you to revisit our site frequently for any modifications that might take place.
For the most current and official holiday dates, please review the Aberdeenshire Council’s 2023-2024 approved calendar and 2024-2025 approved calendar. It’s also prudent to check the Aberdeenshire Council homepage directly for urgent or recent updates that may not yet be reflected in the official calendars.
Bear in mind that specific dates may vary for individual schools, particularly due to staff training days and other unique school-specific events.
Aberdeenshire School Holidays 2023/24
- Christmas Holidays: 22nd December 2023 – 8th January 2024
- Spring Term: 8th January – 29th March 2024
- February Half Term: 12th – 15th February 2024
- Easter Holidays: 29th March – 15th April 2024
- Summer Term: 15th April – 8th July 2024
- May Holidays: 6th May 2024
- Summer Holidays Start: 8th July 2024
Aberdeenshire School Holidays 2024/2025
- Autumn Term: 20th August – 23rd December 2024
- Term Starts: 20th August 2024
- October Half Term: 14th October – 25th October 2024
- Christmas Holidays: 23rd December 2024 – 3rd January 2025
- Spring Term: 3rd January – 11th April 2025
- February Half Term: 10th February – 12th February 2025
- Easter Holidays: 31st March – 11th April 2025
- Summer Term: 11th April – 7th July 2025
- Summer Holidays Start: 7th July 2025
As you plan your family’s activities around the school holidays, it’s fascinating to reflect on how our current academic calendar came to be.
For those interested in delving deeper into the roots of our school holiday system, we invite you to explore our feature on A Historical Perspective of UK School Holidays.
This comprehensive article offers an insightful look into the evolution of school holidays in the UK, touching on the agricultural, religious, and legislative influences that have shaped our present-day calendar.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply curious about the cultural and historical aspects of education in the UK, this piece provides a rich backdrop to our ongoing discussions about county school holidays.
FAQs on Aberdeenshire School Holidays
The summer break for Aberdeenshire schools in 2025 will start on Friday, July 4th, 2025, with all schools closing by 1 pm for the summer holidays. This information is based on the official school holiday dates published by the Aberdeenshire Council.
The term and holiday dates for Aberdeenshire schools in 2024/25 are as follows:
– First Day of School: 20 Aug 2024 (Tue)
– Autumn Holidays: 14 Oct 2024 (Mon) – 25 Oct 2024 (Fri)
– Winter Half Term Holidays: 14 Nov 2024 (Thu) – 15 Nov 2024 (Fri)
– Christmas Holidays: 23 Dec 2024 (Mon) – 3 Jan 2025 (Fri)
– Spring Half Term Holidays: 10 Feb 2025 (Mon) – 12 Feb 2025 (Wed)
– Spring Holidays: 31 Mar 2025 (Mon) – 11 Apr 2025 (Fri)
– Summer Holidays: 7 Jul 2025 (Mon)
Please note that these dates are based on the information published by the Aberdeenshire Council and are subject to potential amendments.
The school holiday dates for Aberdeenshire are set by the local council and are generally consistent across the region. While specific local holidays that affect school schedules are not explicitly mentioned in the search results, it’s important to note that dates for individual schools may vary due to teacher training days and other school-specific events. It’s advisable to refer to the official Aberdeenshire Council website or contact the specific school for the most accurate and up-to-date information on local holidays that may impact school schedules.
You can find the official school term and holiday dates for Aberdeenshire on the Aberdeenshire Council website[1]. It’s important to note that dates for individual schools may vary due to teacher training days and other school-specific events. Therefore, for the most accurate and up-to-date information, it’s advisable to refer to the official Aberdeenshire Council website or contact the specific school.
Citations:
[1] https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schooltermdates
Disclaimer: The information provided on the “Aberdeenshire School Holidays” page is intended for general informational purposes only.
While we strive to keep the data up to date and accurate, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the calendar or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the page for any purpose.
Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Please note that holiday dates can vary depending on the region and the individual school.
We advise parents and guardians to check with their local education authority or the respective schools for confirmation of the exact dates and any potential changes that may occur.
We cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies or changes in the school holiday schedules.
