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