School term dates

Download the school terms and holiday calendar.

Please note: schools are closed to pupils on five professional development (PD) days each year. View information about the PD days for your school. 

Autumn 2025

• Start of term:
  Monday 1 September 2025 (LA suggested PD Day – Check with individual schools).
• Start of half term:
  Monday 27 October 2025.
• End of half term:
  Friday 31 October 2025.
• End of term:
  Friday 19 December 2025.

Public holidays:

• Thursday 25 December 2025
• Friday 26 December 2025
• Monday 29 December 2025.
• Thursday 1 January 2026.

Spring 2026

• Start of term:
  Monday 5 January 2026.
• Start of half term:
  Monday 16 February 2026.
• End of half term:
  Friday 20 February 2026.
• End of term:
  Friday 27 March 2026.

Public holidays:

• Friday 3 April 2026
• Monday 6 April 2025.

Summer 2026

• Start of term:
  Monday 13 April 2026.
• Start of half term:
  Monday 25 May 2026.
• End of half term:
  Friday 29 May 2026.
• End of term:
  Monday 20 July 2026 (LA Proposed PD day Monday 20 July 2026 check with individual schools).

Public holidays:

• Monday 4 May
• Monday 25 May 2026.

Voluntary aided and foundation schools

The term and holiday dates given may vary slightly in Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools, view more information by contacting your school directly.

Last updated: 05/04/2024 13:24