Our Easter break always falls in the first 2 full weeks in April, regardless of when Easter bank holiday starts.
2024 - 2025 term dates
Autumn term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term (first half) | Monday 2 September | Friday 25 October |
| Half term | Monday 28 October | Friday 1 November |
| Autumn term (second half) | Monday 4 November | Friday 20 December |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 23 December | Friday 3 January |
Spring term
| Term or holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Spring term (first half) | Monday 6 January | Friday 14 February |
| Half term | Monday 17 February | Friday 21 February |
| Spring term (second half) | Monday 24 February | Friday 4 April |
| Easter holiday | Monday 7 April | Monday 21 April |
Summer term
| Term or holiday | Starts |
Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Summer term (first half) | Tuesday 22 April | Friday 23 May |
| May bank holiday | Monday 5 May | Monday 5 May |
| Half term | Monday 26 May | Friday 30 May |
| Summer term (second half) | Monday 2 June | Tuesday 22 July |
| Summer holidays | Wednesday 23 July | Friday 29 August |
If you take your child out of school during term time you could face a fine.
2025 - 2026 term and holiday 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 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 |
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're 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.
