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School terms and holidays

We set the term dates for all community and voluntary controlled schools.

Voluntary aided schools, trust schools and academies can set their own term dates - you should check the relevant school’s website for these or contact the school directly.

2026 to 2027 term dates

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 19 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 Tuesday 31 August 2027

Download a calendar of the September 2026 to August 2027 school term dates.

2027 to 2028 term dates

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 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028

  • Term ends: Friday 31 March 2028

  • Easter holiday: Monday 3 April to Monday 17 April 2028

Summer term

  • Term starts: Tuesday 18 April 2028

  • Half term holiday: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028

  • Term ends: Friday 21 July 2028

  • Summer holiday: Monday 24 July to Thursday 31 August 2028

Download a calendar of the September 2027 to August 2028 school term dates.

Inset or teacher training days

As well as the standard school holidays and any bank holidays, each school has five inset days every year. These are agreed with their governing body. Your school will let you know what these dates are.