School term dates
These term dates apply to community, voluntary controlled and special schools.
Some schools may have different dates. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates and they may not be the same as these published dates. If you are unsure you should check the school's website for further details or contact the school directly.
School training days
Each school is also closed for 5 training days each year. Training days are different for each school and you should check the school's website for further details or contact the school directly to find out when these are.
Autumn term
- Term starts: Tuesday 1 September 2026.
- Half term holiday: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026.
- Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026.
- Christmas holiday: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.
Spring term
- Term starts: Monday 4 January 2027.
- Half term holiday: Monday 15 February to Friday 20 February 2027.
- Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027.
- Easter holiday: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027.
Summer term
- Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027.
- Half term holiday: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027.
- Term ends: Wednesday 21 July 2027.
- Summer holiday: Thursday 22 July to Friday 3 September 2027.
Dates to remember
- May day: Monday 4 May 2027.
- Election day: Thursday 6 May 2027. Schools used as a polling station can use one of their training days to close the school.
Autumn term
- Term starts: Wednesday 1 September 2027.
- Half term holiday: Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027.
- Term ends: Friday 17 December 2027.
- Christmas holiday: Monday 20 December 2027 to Monday 3 January 2028.
Spring term
- Term starts: Tuesday 4 January 2028.
- Half term holiday: Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028.
- Term ends: Friday 7 April 2028.
- Easter holidays: Monday 10 April to Friday 21 April 2028.
Summer term
- Term starts: Monday 24 April 2028.
- Half term holiday: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028.
- Term ends: Tuesday 25 July 2028.
- Summer holiday: Wednesday 26 July to date to be confirmed.
Dates to remember
- Election day: Thursday 4 May 2028. Schools used as a polling station can use one of their training days to close the school.