Our Easter break always falls in the first 2 full weeks in April, regardless of when Easter bank holiday starts.
2026 - 2027 term dates
Autumn term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term (first half) | Tuesday 1 September | Friday 23 October |
| Half term | Monday 26 October | Friday 30 October |
| Autumn term (second half) | Monday 2 November | Friday 18 December |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 21 December | Friday 1 January |
Spring term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Spring term (first half) | Monday 4 January | Friday 12 February |
| Half term | Monday 15 February | Friday 19 February |
| Spring term (second half) | Monday 22 February | Friday 2 April |
| Easter bank holiday | Friday 26 March | Monday 29 March |
| Easter holiday | Monday 5 April | Friday 16 April |
Summer term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Summer term (first half) | Monday 19 April | Friday 28 May |
| May Day bank holiday | Monday 3 May | Monday 3 May |
| Half term | Monday 31 May | Friday 4 June |
| Summer term (second half) | Monday 7 June | Thursday 22 July |
| Summer holidays | Friday 23 July | Friday 3 September |
If you take your child out of school during term time you could face a fine.
2027 - 2028 term and holiday dates
Autumn term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term (first half) | Monday 6 September | Friday 22 October |
| Half term | Monday 25 October | Friday 29 October |
| Autumn term (second half) | Monday 1 November | Friday 17 December |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 20 December | Monday 3 January |
Spring term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Spring term (first half) | Tuesday 4 January | Friday 18 February |
| Half term | Monday 21 February | Friday 25 February |
| Spring term (second half) | Monday 28 February | Friday 31 March |
| Easter holiday | Monday 3 April | Monday 17 April |
Summer term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Summer term (first half) | Tuesday 18 April | Friday 26 May |
| Half term | Monday 29 May | Friday 2 June |
| Summer term (second half) | Monday 5 June | Wednesday 26 July |
| Summer holidays | Monday 27 July | Friday 1 September |
Our Easter break always falls in the first 2 full weeks in April, regardless of when Easter bank holiday starts.
Schools that do not follow these term dates
Some schools set their own term dates which may not be the same as those published here:
- academies
- free schools
- foundation schools
- faith schools (voluntary-aided schools)
If you are unsure about your school's term dates contact them directly.
Training days
Each school will also be closed for 5 training days a year. Training days are different for each school. Find out when they are happening by contacting your school directly.
