School holidays
Most schools in the Borough follow a defined set of holiday dates.
Academic year 2023 to 2024
Autumn term 2023
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| First half term | Monday 4 September 2023 | Friday 27 October 2023 |
| Half term holiday | Monday 30 October 2023 | Friday 3 November 2023 |
| Second half term | Monday 6 November 2023 | Tuesday 19 December 2023 |
| Christmas holidays | Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Tuesday 2 January 2024 |
Spring term 2024
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| First half term | Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Friday 16 February 2024 |
| Half term holiday | Monday 19 February 2024 | Friday 23 February 2024 |
| Second half term | Monday 26 February 2024 | Thursday 28 March 2024 |
| Easter holidays | Friday 29 March 2024 | Friday 12 April 2024 |
Summer term 2024
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| First half term | Monday 15 April 2024 | Friday 24 May 2024 |
| Half term holiday | Monday 27 May 2024 | Friday 31 May 2024 |
| Second half term | Monday 3 June 2024 | Tuesday 23 July 2024 |
Academic year 2024 to 2025
Autumn term 2024
Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
First half term | Monday 2 September 2024 | Friday 25 October 2024 |
Half term holiday | Monday 28 October 2024 | Friday 1 November 2024 |
Second half term | Monday 4 November 2024 | Friday 20 December 2024 |
Christmas holidays | Monday 23 December 2024 | Friday 3 January 2025 |
Spring term 2025
Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
First half term | Monday 6 January 2025 | Friday 21 February 2025 |
Half term holiday | Monday 24 February 2025 | Friday 28 February 2025 |
Second half term | Monday 3 March 2025 | Friday 11 April 2025 |
Easter holidays | Monday 14 April 2025 | Friday 25 April 2025 |
Summer term 2025
Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
First half term | Monday 28 April 2025 | Friday 23 May 2025 |
Half term holiday | Monday 26 May 2025 | Friday 30 May 2025 |
Second half term | Monday 2 June 2025 | Monday 21 July 2025 |
Alternative dates
Some Academies and Voluntary-Aided Schools may vary their holidays slightly. If your child attends one of these schools, check with them directly.
Professional development days
Schools can use up to 5 days during the school year for professional development. Your child will not attend school on these days. Your child's school will contact you directly with details of when these days will be.
Absence during term time
Schools will only allow absences during term time in exceptional circumstances.
Read our guidance on absences during term time
Download our school holiday dates 2022-23 and 2023-24 (PDF) [95KB] and our school holiday dates for 2024 to 2025. (PDF) [109KB]