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.
2023/24 academic year
Autumn term 2023
Term starts: Monday 4 September 2023
Half term holiday: Monday 30 October 2023 to Friday 3 November 2023
Term ends: Friday 22 December 2023
Spring term 2024
Term starts: Monday 8 January 2024
Half term holiday: Monday 12 February 2024 to Friday 16 February 2024
Term ends: Friday 22 March 2024
Summer term 2024
Term starts: Monday 8 April 2024
Half term holiday: Monday 27 May 2024 to Friday 31 May 2024
Term ends: Monday 22 July 2024
2024/25 academic year
Autumn term 2024
Term starts: Monday 2 September 2024
Half term holiday: Monday 28 October 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024
Term ends: Friday 20 December 2024
Spring term 2025
Term starts: Monday 6 January 2025
Half term holiday: Monday 17 February 2025 to Friday 21 February 2025
Term ends: Friday 11 April 2025
Summer term 2025
Term starts: Monday 28 April 2025
Half term holiday: Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 30 May 2025
Term ends: Monday 21 July 2025
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: Thursday 2 April 2026
Summer term 2026
Term starts: Monday 20 April 2026
Half term holiday: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
Term ends: Tuesday 21 July 2026