School term dates
We set term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. Five training days are chosen at the discretion of individual schools every academic year. Please check your school's website as needed.
Alternative dates
Academies, free, foundation and voluntary aided schools may choose their own term dates. Please check school websites.
Academic year 2024 - 2025
Autumn term 2024
Monday 2 September to Friday 20 December
- Half term holiday: Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November
- Christmas holiday: Monday 23 December to Friday 3 January
Spring term 2025
Monday 6 January to Friday 4 April
- Half term holiday: Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February
- Easter holiday: Monday 7 April to Thursday 17 April
Summer term 2025
Tuesday 22 April to Tuesday 22 July
- Bank holidays: Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April
- Bank holiday: Monday 5 May
- Half term holiday: Monday 26 May to Friday 30 May
- Summer holiday: Wednesday 23 July to Friday 29 August
Academic year 2025 - 2026
Autumn term 2025
Monday 1 September to Friday 19 December
- Half term holiday: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October
- Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January
Spring term 2026
Monday 5 January to Friday 27 March
- Half term holiday: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February
- Easter holiday: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April
- Bank holidays: Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April
Summer term 2026
Monday 13 April to Monday 20 July
- Bank holiday: Monday 4 May
- Half term holiday: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May
- Summer holiday: Tuesday 21 July to Friday 28 August
Academic year 2026 - 2027
Autumn term 2026
Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December
- Half term holiday: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October
- Christmas holiday: Monday 21 December to Thursday 31 December
Spring term 2027
Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March
- Half term holiday: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February
- Easter holiday: Tuesday 30 March to Friday 9 April
- Bank holidays: Friday 26 March and Monday 29 March
Summer term 2027
Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July
- Bank holiday: Monday 3 May
- Half term holiday: Tuesday 1 June to Friday 4 June
- Summer holiday: Thursday 22 July to Tuesday 31 August
Last updated 07 January 2025