When is October half term 2026 in England?

For most schools in England, October half term is from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026.

When are Christmas holidays 2026 in England?

For most schools in England, Christmas holidays are from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.

When is February half term 2027 in England?

For most schools in England, February half term is from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.

When are Easter holidays 2027 in England?

For most schools in England, Easter holidays are from Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027.

When is May half term 2027 in England?

For most schools in England, May half term is from Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027.

When do England schools break up for summer 2027?

For most schools in England, the summer holidays start on Thursday 22 July 2027.

School holidays in England

Next up

October half term

Monday 26 October

to Friday 30 October

In 22 days, about 3 weeks15 school days to go

After that

Christmas holidays

Monday 21 December to Friday 1 January 2027 · in 78 days, about 11 weeks

Every date, most schools in England

2026/27

October half term 26–30 October
Christmas holidays 21 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
February half term 15–19 February 2027
Easter holidays 26 March – 9 April 2027
May Day bank holiday 3 May 2027
May half term 31 May – 4 June 2027
Summer holidays 22 July – 31 August 2027

2027/28

October half termprovisional 25–29 October 2027
Christmas holidaysprovisional 20 December 2027 – 3 January 2028
February half termprovisional 14–18 February 2028
Easter holidaysprovisional 10–21 April 2028
May half termprovisional 29 May – 2 June 2028

Questions

When is October half term 2026 in England?: For most schools in England, October half term is from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026.
When are Christmas holidays 2026 in England?: For most schools in England, Christmas holidays are from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.
When is February half term 2027 in England?: For most schools in England, February half term is from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.
When are Easter holidays 2027 in England?: For most schools in England, Easter holidays are from Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027.
When is May half term 2027 in England?: For most schools in England, May half term is from Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027.
When do England schools break up for summer 2027?: For most schools in England, the summer holidays start on Thursday 22 July 2027.

About these dates

These are the dates most English councils set for the schools they run. 92% of councils take October half term on these dates, 97% take February half term and 99% take May half term. Summer start dates vary by a day or two from place to place.

Some councils do their own thing, such as Leeds and Manchester with a later Easter, or Leicestershire with an early October half term. Find your council to check.

Academies, free schools, faith schools and independent schools can set their own dates, and every school adds its own training (INSET) days. Check with your school before you book anything.