School term dates for 2026 -2027
Not all schools follow the term dates below. Governors of academies, foundation and voluntary aided schools set their own dates. For term dates for an individual school, we recommend you contact the school directly.
Schools must meet for at least 380 sessions or 190 days during any school year to educate their pupils. If a school is prevented from meeting for one or more sessions because of an unavoidable event, it should find a practical way of holding extra sessions.
AUTUMN TERM 2026 |
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Wednesday 2 September - Friday 18 December 2026 |
73 days |
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Half Term: Monday 26 October - Friday 30 October 2026 Christmas Holiday: Monday 21 December - Friday 1 January 2027 |
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SPRING TERM 2027 |
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Monday 4 January – Thursday 25 March 2027 |
54 days |
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Half Term: Monday 15 February - Friday 19 February 2027 |
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Easter Holiday: Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 |
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SUMMER TERM 2027 |
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Monday 12 April – Thursday 22 July 2027 |
68 days |
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May Day Holiday: Monday 3 May 2027 Spring Bank Holiday: 31 May 2027 Half Term: Monday 31 May - Friday 4 June 2027 |
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Total : 195 Days |
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Inset Training Days
The above schedule sets out 195 days in total, providing a framework for schools from which five days should be selected as inset training days for teachers, set by the Headteacher in consultation with their staff. Please note that the total number of working days for teachers is 195 and for pupils is 190.
Public Holidays
- Christmas Day Friday 25 December 2026
- Boxing Day Saturday 26 December 2026
- New Year’s Day Friday 1 January 2027
- Good Friday Friday 26 March 2027
- Easter Monday Monday 29 March 2027
- May Day Bank Holiday Monday 3 May 2027
- Spring Bank Holiday Monday 31 May 2027
- August Bank Holiday Monday 30 August 2027
