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School holidays

Most schools in the Borough follow a defined set of holiday dates.

Academic year 2023 to 2024

Autumn term 2023

TermStart dateEnd date
First half termMonday 4 September 2023Friday 27 October 2023
Half term holidayMonday 30 October 2023Friday 3 November 2023
Second half termMonday 6 November 2023Tuesday 19 December 2023
Christmas holidaysWednesday 20 December 2023Tuesday 2 January 2024

 

Spring term 2024

TermStart dateEnd date
First half termWednesday 3 January 2024Friday 16 February 2024
Half term holidayMonday 19 February 2024Friday 23 February 2024
Second half termMonday 26 February 2024Thursday 28 March 2024
Easter holidaysFriday 29 March 2024Friday 12 April 2024

 

Summer term 2024

TermStart dateEnd date
First half termMonday 15 April 2024Friday 24 May 2024
Half term holidayMonday 27 May 2024Friday 31 May 2024
Second half termMonday 3 June 2024Tuesday 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]