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St Machar Academy term dates
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These are Aberdeen City council's standard term dates. We don't have St Machar Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but some schools set their own dates and in-service days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Holiday
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Christmas Holiday
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February Mid-Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Day holiday
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
September holiday
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October Holiday
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Christmas Holiday
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February Mid-Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Day holiday
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Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Aberdeen City council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City AB24 3YZ
Phase: Secondary
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Website: www.st-macharacademy.aberdeen.sch.uk
Quick answers
When does St Machar Academy break up for the October holiday?
The last day of school before October Holiday is Friday, 9 October 2026. This is from Aberdeen City council's standard term dates — St Machar Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Machar Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.