Moray schools closed to pupils on 19 March 2026
Moray Council has confirmed all primary and secondary schools will be closed to pupils on Thursday 19 March and possibly Wednesday 25 March, due to potential industrial action by the EIS teaching union.
The national strike action is expected to result in a significant reduction in staffing levels across all schools and the impact of this means it will not be possible for the council to safely open schools on these dates. Non-teaching staff may be in schools on the days affected.
Council and partner provided Early Learning and Childcare settings will not be affected and these will be open as normal.
Moray Council’s Head of Education, Vivienne Cross, said: “We fully appreciate that school closures inconvenience families, so we’re providing advanced warning to allow alternative childcare arrangements to be made as necessary.
“We will, of course, keep parents and carers updated with any developments or changes.”
The council has been notified of further potential action on Wednesday 25 March 2026. Information on how this affects Moray schools will be confirmed directly to parents and carers nearer the time.