Term dates vary for each school. Please check with the school for their holiday dates.
2026 / 2027
| Total 74 days in term | |
|---|---|
| Term begins: | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| Half Term: | Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 |
| Term ends: | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Total 54 days in term | |
|---|---|
| Term begins: | Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Half Term: | Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027 |
| Term ends: | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Total 69 days in term | |
|---|---|
| Term begins: | Monday 12 April 2027 |
| Bank Holiday: | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Half Term: | Monday 31 May (Bank Holiday) to Friday 4 June 2027 |
| Term ends: | Friday 23 July 2027 |
Additional information
- Children will be in school for 190 days
- Staff will be in school for 195 days
- 5 INSET days to be allocated during non-term time
- The above pattern equates to 197 days and Governing bodies have the authority to determine 7 occasional days to meet local needs of the school
- There is a 6-week summer break leading into this year with a 6 week break at the end
- The start of next academic year is Monday 6 September 2027
School year regulations
Schools must open for 380 half-day sessions (190 days) in each school year, beginning with the first term to start after July.
We are responsible for setting holiday and term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. The term dates for foundation and voluntary aided schools are decided by their governing bodies.