School holidays

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

Academic year 2025 to 2026

Autumn term 2025

Term	Start date	End date
First half term	Monday 1 September 2025	Friday 24 October 2025
Half term holiday	Monday 27 October 2025	Friday 31 October 2025
Second half term	Monday 3 November 2025	Friday 19 December 2025
Christmas holidays	Monday 22 December 2025	Friday 2 January 2026

Spring term 2026

Term	Start date	End date
First half term	Monday 5 January 2026	Friday 20 February 2026
Half term holiday	Monday 23 February 2026	Friday 27 February 2026
Second half term	Monday 2 March 2026	Thursday 2 April 2026
Easter holidays	Friday 3 April 2026	Friday 17 April 2026

Summer term 2026

Term	Start date	End date
First half term	Monday 20 April 2026	Friday 22 May 2026
Half term holiday	Monday 25 May 2026	Friday 29 May 2026
Second half term	Monday 1 June 2026	Tuesday 21 July 2026

Academic year 2026 to 2027

Autumn term 2026

Term	Start date	End date
First half term	Tuesday 1 September 2026	Friday 23 October 2026
Half term holiday	Monday 26 October 2026	Friday 30 October 2026
Second half term	Monday 2 November 2026	Friday 18 December 2026
Christmas holidays	Monday 21 December 2026	Friday 1 January 2027

Spring term 2027

Term	Start date	End date
First half term	Monday 4 January 2027	Friday 12 February 2027
Half term holiday	Monday 15 February 2027	Friday 19 February 2027
Second half term	Monday 22 February 2027	Thursday 25 March 2027
Easter holidays	Friday 26 March 2027	Friday 9 April 2027

Summer term 2027

Term	Start date	End date
First half term	Monday 12 April 2027	Friday 28 May 2027
Half term holiday	Monday 31 May 2027	Friday 4 June 2027
Second half term	Monday 7 June 2027	Wednesday 21 July 2027

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 five 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.