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Term dates

We set term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. 5 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 to 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 starts: Wednesday 23 July

Academic year 2025 to 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

  • Half term holiday: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May
  • Summer holiday starts: Tuesday 21 July
  • Bank holiday: Monday 4 May


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Last updated 02 September 2024