Bucksburn Academy term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Bucksburn Academy, a secondary school in Aberdeen.
Next holidayOctober holiday: Mon 12 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon 17 August 2026 | Fri 9 October 2026 |
| Term 2 | Mon 26 October 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Term 3 | Tue 5 January 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 April 2027 | Fri 2 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| In-service day | Fri 14 August 2026 |
| September holiday | Fri 18 Sept – Mon 21 September 2026 |
| October holiday | Mon 12 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026 |
| In-service day | Fri 13 November 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027 |
| Mid term holiday | Mon 8 February 2027 |
| In-service day | Tue 9 February 2027 |
| In-service day | Wed 10 February 2027 |
| Spring holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027 |
| May Day holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| In-service day | Tue 4 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 5 Jul – Mon 23 August 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue 24 August 2027 | Fri 8 October 2027 |
| Term 2 | Mon 25 October 2027 | Tue 21 December 2027 |
| Term 3 | Wed 5 January 2028 | Fri 31 March 2028 |
| Term 4 | Mon 17 April 2028 | Thu 6 July 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| In-service day | Mon 23 August 2027 |
| September holiday | Fri 17 Sept – Mon 20 September 2027 |
| October holiday | Mon 11 Oct – Fri 22 October 2027 |
| In-service day | Fri 12 November 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Wed 22 December 2027 – Tue 4 January 2028 |
| Mid-term holiday | Mon 14 February 2028 |
| In-service day | Tue 15 February 2028 |
| In-service day | Wed 16 February 2028 |
| Spring holiday | Mon 3 Apr – Fri 14 April 2028 |
| May Day holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| In-service day | Tue 2 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Fri 7 July 2028 |
Before you book
These are Aberdeen’s term dates, which Bucksburn Academy follows. Each school chooses its own INSET (staff training) days, so those are not listed here — the school will tell parents. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.
Spotted a mistake? Tell us and we’ll correct it.
Quick answers
When does Bucksburn Academy go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Mon 17 August 2026.
When does Bucksburn Academy break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Fri 2 July 2027.
Other schools nearby
- Brimmond SchoolAberdeen
- Dyce AcademyAberdeen
- Dyce SchoolAberdeen
- Stoneywood SchoolAberdeen
- Abbotswell SchoolAberdeen
- Aberdeen Grammar SchoolAberdeen
- Aberdeen School for the DeafAberdeen
- Airyhall SchoolAberdeen
- Ashley Road SchoolAberdeen
- Braehead SchoolAberdeen
- Bramble Brae SchoolAberdeen
- Bridge Of Don AcademyAberdeen