Our Easter break always falls in the first 2 full weeks in April, regardless of when Easter bank holiday starts.
2025 - 2026 term dates
Autumn term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term (first half) | Monday 1 September | Friday 24 October |
| Half term | Monday 27 October | Friday 31 October |
| Autumn term (second half) | Monday 3 November | Friday 19 December |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 22 December | Friday 2 January |
Spring term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Spring term (first half) | Monday 5 January | Friday 13 February |
| Half term | Monday 16 February | Friday 20 February |
| Spring term (second half) | Monday 23 February | Thursday 2 April |
| Easter holiday | Friday 3 April | Friday 17 April |
Summer term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Summer term (first half) | Monday 20 April | Friday 22 May |
| May Day bank holiday | Monday 4 May | Monday 4 May |
| Half term | Monday 25 May | Friday 29 May |
| Summer term (second half) | Monday 1 June | Tuesday 21 July |
| Summer holidays | Wednesday 22 July | Friday 28 August |
If you take your child out of school during term time you could face a fine.
2026 - 2027 term and holiday 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 holiday | Friday 2 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 | Tuesday 22 July |
| Summer holidays | Wednesday 23 July | Friday 3 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.
