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.
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
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