School term dates

School term and holiday dates for community and voluntary controlled schools.  Academy, free and voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates, so please check with your school. 

Autumn 2026

Term 1 (39 days)

• Term starts on: Tuesday 1 September 2026.
• Term ends on: Friday 23 October 2026.

October holiday: Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026.

Term 2 (35 days)

• Term starts on: Monday 2 November 2026.
• Term ends on: Friday 18 December 2026.

Christmas holiday: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.

Spring 2027

Term 3 (30 days)

• Term starts on: Monday 4 January 2027.
• Term ends on: Friday 12 February 2027.

February holiday: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.

Term 4 (24 days)

• Term starts on: Monday 22 February 2027.
• Term ends on: Thursday 25 March 2027.

Spring holiday: Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027.

(Good Friday- 26 March 2027; Easter Monday 29 March 2027)

Summer 2027

Term 5 (34 days)

• Term starts on: Monday 12 April 2027.
• Term ends on: Friday 28 May 2027.

May holiday: Monday 31st May 2027 to Friday 4th June 2027.

Term 6 (33 days)

• Term starts on: Monday 7 June 2027.
• Term ends on: Wednesday 21 July 2027.

Inset days

There are five Inset (Teacher Training) Days to be taken during the 2026/2027 academic year. One of these, set by the LA, will be the first day of Term 1 (Tuesday 1 September 2026).  The remaining four days must be taken within the 195 days given here.  These dates will be set by the school and communicated to parents directly.

Bank holidays in 2026-2027 academic year

• Christmas Day- Friday 25 December 2026.
• Boxing Day (substitute)- Monday 28 December 2026.
• New Year’s Day- Friday 1 January 2027.
• Good Friday- Friday 26 March 2027.
• Easter Monday- Monday 29 March 2027.
• May Day Holiday- Monday 3 May 2027.
• Spring Bank Holiday- Monday 31 May 2027.
• August Bank Holiday- Monday 30 August 2027.