School term dates for your area

Half terms, Christmas, Easter and summer holidays for 207 councils across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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October half term 2026Most councils: 24 Oct to 1 Nov194 councilsChristmas school holidays 2026Most councils: 19 Dec to 3 Jan194 councilsFebruary half term 2027Most councils: 13 Feb to 21 Feb175 councilsEaster school holidays 2027Most councils: 26 Mar to 11 Apr194 councilsMay half term 2027Most councils: 29 May to 6 Jun168 councilsSummer holidays 2027Most councils: 22 Jul to 31 Aug158 councilsOctober half term 2027Most councils: 23 Oct to 31 Oct151 councilsChristmas school holidays 2027Most councils: 18 Dec to 3 Jan151 councils

Academy trusts

Academies can set their own dates. Check the 50 largest academy trusts to see whether your school follows the council.

Family planner

Children at schools in different council areas? Separated parents, or a teacher working in another borough? Compare up to four councils side by side and see the days everyone is off together.

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