School term dates
You should check your school's own website for any closures, changes or INSET days.
Some academies, foundation, free or voluntary aided schools may not follow this schedule. We also recommend that you check exact term dates with the school, especially before you book a holiday.
2025/26 academic year
Autumn term 2025
- Term starts: Monday 1 September 2025
- Half term holiday: Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
- Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025
Spring term 2026
- Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
- Half term holiday: Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
- Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
Summer term 2026
- Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
- Half term holiday: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
- Term ends: Monday 20 July 2026
2026/27 academic year
Autumn term 2026
- Term starts: Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Half term holiday: Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
- Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026
Spring term 2027
- Term starts: Monday 4 January 2027
- Half term holiday: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027
- Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
Summer term 2027
- Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
- Half term holiday: Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027
- Term ends: Wednesday 21 July 2027
2027/28 academic year
Autumn term 2027
- Term starts: Thursday 2 September 2027
- Half term holiday: Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027
- Term ends: Friday 17 December 2027
Spring term 2028
- Term starts: Monday 4 January 2028
- Half term holiday: Monday 14 February 2028 to Friday 18 February 2028
- Term ends: Friday 7 April 2028
Summer term 2028
- Term starts: Monday 24 April 2028
- Half term holiday: Monday 29 May 2028 to Friday 2 June 2028
- Term ends: Friday 21 July 2028
