The Moray College Term Dates outline the full academic year, covering Autumn term, Summer term, and clear college semester dates for Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Aligned with the UHI academic calendar, Moray College supports Further Education (FE), Higher National (HN), through its UHI partnership, teaching staff schedules, and key Moray campus events.
Moray College Term Dates 2026
Below is the Moray College Term Dates and student holiday for 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 5th January 2026 | Staff Development Day (no classes) |
| Tuesday 6th January 2026 | FE and HN remediation week |
| Monday 12th January 2026 | FE and HN classes restart |
| Monday 19th January 2026 | Semester 2 starts |
| Friday 13th February – Monday 16th February 2026 | Teaching staff holiday (no classes) |
| Monday 30th March 2026 – Friday 10th April 2026 | Easter Holiday |
| Friday 3rd April 2026 | College CLOSED (Good Friday) |
| Monday 6th April 2026 | College CLOSED (Easter Monday) |
| Friday 24th April 2026 | Degree Semester 2 ends |
| Monday 4th May 2026 | College CLOSED for May Day Holiday |
| Monday 25th May 2026 | HN Remediation Week (last week of HN) |
| Friday 29th May 2026 | HN semester 2 ends |
| Monday 1st June 2026 | FE Remediation Week (last week of FE) |
| Friday 5th June 2026 | FE semester 2 ends |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | College CLOSED |
| Wednesday 12 August 2026 | Teaching staff return |
| Monday 17 August 2026 | Staff development – no classes |
| Tuesday 18 August 2026 | Staff development – no classes |
| Monday 24 August 2026 | FE and HE Induction Week |
| Monday 31 August 2026 | FE Courses Start & any remaining HE Induction |
| Friday 9 October 2026 | College Graduation Day – no classes |
| Monday 12 October 2026 – Friday 16 October 2026 | Optional holiday week for teaching staff who worked over the summer |
| Monday 19 October 2026 | College CLOSED |
| Monday 19 October 2026 – Friday 23 October 2026 | October Holiday, UHI Reading Week |
| Monday 26 October 2026 | Classes resume |
| Friday 4 December 2026 | Degree semester 1 ends |
| Friday 18 December 2026 | Last teaching day of 2026 |
| Monday 21 December 2026 | College Development Day – no classes |
| Tuesday 22 December 2026 | Last working day of 2026 |
| Wednesday 23 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027 | Christmas/New Year Break |
Moray College Term Dates 2027
Below is the Moray College Term Dates and student holiday for 2027.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 6 January 2027 | All classes re-start, including schools |
| Monday 18 January 2027 | HN and FE Remediation Week |
| Monday 25 January 2027 | Semester 2 starts for FE, HN, Degree |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | Staff development day (no classes) |
| Friday 12 February 2027 | Teaching staff holiday (no classes) |
| Monday 15 February 2027 | Teaching staff holiday (no classes) |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | College CLOSED (Good Friday) |
| Monday 29 March 2027 – Friday 9 April 2027 | Easter Holidays |
| College CLOSED (Easter Monday 29 March) | |
| Monday 12 April 2027 | All classes resume |
| Monday 26 April 2027 | Last teaching week for degree semester 2 |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | College CLOSED for May Day Holiday |
| Monday 31 May 2027 | HN Remediation/Re-assessment Week |
| Monday 7 June 2027 | FE Remediation/Re-assessment Week |
| Monday 14 June 2027 – Friday 25 June 2027 | CAPBs |
| Friday 25 June 2027 | End of Term |
| Monday 2 August 2027 | College CLOSED for August Bank holiday |
| Thursday 12 August 2027 | Teaching staff return |
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Moray College Term Dates 2028 (Projected)
Below is the projected Moray College Term Dates for 2028. Based on historical patterns, these dates are subject to confirmation by UHI Moray.
| Date (Projected) | Event (Projected) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 5 January 2028 | All classes re-start |
| Monday 17 January 2028 | HN and FE Remediation Week |
| Monday 24 January 2028 | Semester 2 starts for FE, HN, Degree |
| Thursday 10 February 2028 | Staff development day (no classes) |
| Friday 11 February 2028 | Teaching staff holiday (no classes) |
| Monday 14 February 2028 | Teaching staff holiday (no classes) |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | College CLOSED (Good Friday) |
| Monday 27 March 2028 – Friday 7 April 2028 | Easter Holidays |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | College CLOSED (Easter Monday) |
| Monday 10 April 2028 | All classes resume |
| Monday 24 April 2028 | Last teaching week for degree semester 2 |
| Monday 1 May 2028 | College CLOSED for May Day Holiday |
| Monday 29 May 2028 | HN Remediation/Re-assessment Week |
| Monday 5 June 2028 | FE Remediation/Re-assessment Week |
| Monday 12 June 2028 – Friday 23 June 2028 | CAPBs |
| Friday 23 June 2028 | End of Term |
| Monday 7 August 2028 | College CLOSED for August Bank holiday |
| Thursday 10 August 2028 | Teaching staff return |
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Staff Development and Training Days
Moray College schedules several staff development days throughout the academic year. These are essential training days for teaching staff and other college personnel. College closure dates on these days mean no classes for students, so it’s worth marking them on your student calendar. Closure dates typically include:
- January Staff Development Day
- February Teaching Staff Holiday
- August Staff Development Days (two days)
- December College Development Day
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FAQs
When do classes resume after the Easter holiday?
Classes typically resume immediately after the Easter holiday period ends.
Is Moray College closed on Good Friday?
Yes, Moray College is closed on Good Friday.
When is the Christmas break at Moray College?
The Christmas break usually runs from late December through to the first week of January.
What are the summer holiday dates at Moray College?
The summer break begins after the academic year ends in late June, with staff returning in August.
Does Moray College have a Reading Week?
Yes, Moray College observes a Reading Week in October, in line with the UHI academic calendar.
Official Resources:
Official Moray college term dates and education updates.