UK School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates

UK School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates 2026 - 2027

Looking for the latest UK school holiday dates? Whether you're a parent planning family time, a teacher organising lessons, or a student mapping out study schedules, this guide makes it easy to stay ahead. Below, you’ll find a complete overview of UK school holidays, term dates, half-term breaks, and bank holidays for 2026 and 2027, all clearly broken down by region: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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  1. School Holidays: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
  2. School Terms: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

UK School Holidays 2026 - 2027

Planning your year? Below you'll find the complete list of UK school holidays for 2026–2027, including term breaks for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Each nation has slightly different schedules, so we've provided a clear breakdown for every region. Remember, dates may vary by local authority or school; always double-check with your school directly.

England School Holidays 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in England is the Summer, running from 23 July 2026 to 31 August 2026. This is followed by the Autumn Half Term, which will take place from 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.

HolidayDates
Spring Half Term17 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2025
Easter07 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025
Summer Half Term26 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
Summer23 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Autumn Half Term27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
Christmas22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
Spring Half Term16 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026
Easter30 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026
Summer Half Term25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Summer23 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term26 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Christmas21 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

Scotland School Holidays 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in Scotland is the Summer, running from 21 July 2026 to 31 August 2026. This is followed by the Autumn Half Term, which will take place from 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.

HolidayDates
Spring Half Term24 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
Easter14 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025
Summer Half Term26 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
Summer23 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Autumn Half Term27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
Christmas22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
Spring Half Term16 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026
Easter30 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026
Summer Half Term25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Summer21 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term26 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Christmas21 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

Wales School Holidays 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in Wales is the Summer, running from 27 June 2026 to 11 August 2026. This is followed by the Autumn Half Term, which will take place from 12 October 2026 to 23 October 2026.

HolidayDates
Spring Half Term10 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2025
Easter07 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025
Summer Half Term05 May 2025 - 05 May 2025
Summer28 Jun 2025 - 12 Aug 2025
Autumn Half Term13 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
Christmas22 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026
Spring Half Term09 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026
Easter03 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026
Summer Half Term04 May 2026 - 04 May 2026
Summer27 Jun 2026 - 11 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term12 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
Christmas21 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027

Northern Ireland School Holidays 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in Northern Ireland is the Summer, running from 28 July 2026 to 31 August 2026.

HolidayDates
Spring Half Term13 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2025
Easter17 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025
Summer Half Term05 May 2025 - 05 May 2025
Summer01 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Autumn Half Term30 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
Christmas22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
Spring Half Term12 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026
Easter02 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026
Summer Half Term25 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Summer28 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

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UK School Terms & Half Terms 2026 - 2027

Find all the UK school term dates and half-term breaks for 2026-2027 in one place. This guide covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with regional variations clearly explained. For exact dates, check with your local council or school.

England School Terms & Half Terms 2026 - 2027

The current term in England is Summer running from 13 April 2026 to 22 July 2026.

TermDatesHalf Term Dates
Spring06 January 2025 - 04 April 202517 February 2025 - 21 February 2025
Summer22 April 2025 - 22 July 202526 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
Autumn01 September 2025 - 19 December 202527 October 2025 - 31 October 2025
Spring05 January 2026 - 27 March 202616 February 2026 - 20 February 2026
Summer13 April 2026 - 22 July 202625 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Autumn01 September 2026 - 18 December 202626 October 2026 - 30 October 2026

Scotland School Terms & Half Terms 2026 - 2027

The current term in Scotland is Summer running from 13 April 2026 to 20 July 2026.

TermDatesHalf Term Dates
Spring06 January 2025 - 11 April 202524 February 2025 - 28 February 2025
Summer28 April 2025 - 22 July 202526 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
Autumn01 September 2025 - 19 December 202527 October 2025 - 31 October 2025
Spring05 January 2026 - 27 March 202616 February 2026 - 20 February 2026
Summer13 April 2026 - 20 July 202625 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Autumn01 September 2026 - 18 December 202626 October 2026 - 30 October 2026

Wales School Terms & Half Terms 2026 - 2027

TermDatesHalf Term Dates
Spring06 January 2025 - 04 April 202510 February 2025 - 12 February 2025
Summer22 April 2025 - 27 June 202505 May 2025 - 05 May 2025
Autumn13 August 2025 - 19 December 202513 October 2025 - 24 October 2025
Spring06 January 2026 - 02 April 202609 February 2026 - 13 February 2026
Summer20 April 2026 - 26 June 202604 May 2026 - 04 May 2026
Autumn12 August 2026 - 18 December 202612 October 2026 - 23 October 2026

Northern Ireland School Terms & Half Terms 2026 - 2027

The current term in Northern Ireland is Summer running from 13 April 2026 to 27 July 2026.

TermDatesHalf Term Dates
Spring06 January 2025 - 16 April 202513 February 2025 - 14 February 2025
Summer28 April 2025 - 30 June 202505 May 2025 - 05 May 2025
Autumn01 September 2025 - 19 December 202530 October 2025 - 31 October 2025
Spring05 January 2026 - 01 April 202612 February 2026 - 13 February 2026
Summer13 April 2026 - 27 July 202625 May 2026 - 25 May 2026

UK Bank Holidays 2026 - 2027

The next UK-wide bank holiday is Summer Bank Holiday, taking place on 31 August 2026. Bank holidays differ slightly across the UK, with each nation observing a mix of shared and regional dates.

In England and Wales, the next bank holiday is Summer Bank Holiday on 31 August 2026.

In Scotland, the next bank holiday is Summer Bank Holiday happening on 3 August 2026

For Northern Ireland, the upcoming bank holiday is Battle of the Boyne (substitute), scheduled for 13 July 2026.

EnglandScotlandWalesNorthern Ireland
Good Friday: 18 April 2025New Year’s Day: 1 January 2025New Year’s Day: 1 January 2025New Year’s Day: 1 January 2025
Easter Monday: 21 April 20252nd January Bank Holiday: 2 January 2025Good Friday: 18 April 2025St Patrick’s Day (observed): 17 March 2025
Early May Bank Holiday: 5 May 2025Good Friday: 18 April 2025Easter Monday: 21 April 2025Good Friday: 18 April 2025
Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 2025Early May Bank Holiday: 5 May 2025Early May Bank Holiday: 5 May 2025Easter Monday: 21 April 2025
Summer Bank Holiday: 25 August 2025Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 2025Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 2025Early May Bank Holiday: 5 May 2025
Christmas Day: 25 December 2025Summer Bank Holiday: 4 August 2025Summer Bank Holiday: 25 August 2025Spring Bank Holiday: 26 May 2025
Boxing Day: 26 December 2025St Andrew’s Day (observed): 1 December 2025Christmas Day: 25 December 2025Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day, observed): 14 July 2025
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2026Christmas Day: 25 December 2025Boxing Day: 26 December 2025Summer Bank Holiday: 25 August 2025
Good Friday: 3 April 2026Boxing Day: 26 December 2025New Year’s Day: 1 January 2026Christmas Day: 25 December 2025
Easter Monday: 6 April 2026New Year’s Day: 1 January 2026Good Friday: 3 April 2026Boxing Day: 26 December 2025
Early May Bank Holiday: 4 May 20262nd January Bank Holiday: 2 January 2026Easter Monday: 6 April 2026New Year’s Day: 1 January 2026
Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2026Good Friday: 3 April 2026Early May Bank Holiday: 4 May 2026St Patrick’s Day: 17 March 2026
Summer Bank Holiday: 31 August 2026Early May Bank Holiday: 4 May 2026Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2026Good Friday: 3 April 2026
Christmas Day: 25 December 2026Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2026Summer Bank Holiday: 31 August 2026Easter Monday: 6 April 2026
Boxing Day (substitute): 28 December 2026Summer Bank Holiday: 3 August 2026Christmas Day: 25 December 2026Early May Bank Holiday: 4 May 2026
St Andrew’s Day: 30 November 2026Boxing Day (substitute): 28 December 2026Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2026
Christmas Day: 25 December 2026Battle of the Boyne (substitute): 13 July 2026
Boxing Day (substitute): 28 December 2026Summer Bank Holiday: 31 August 2026
Christmas Day: 25 December 2026
Boxing Day (substitute): 28 December 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No. While local councils set recommended term dates, academies, free schools, and independent schools may choose different schedules. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, there’s more variation between councils.
Yes. Academies, free schools, and independent schools in England and Wales can set their term dates. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, local authorities usually decide, but schools may still vary.

Navigating the UK school calendar can be a bit confusing — especially when terms, half-terms, and holidays all refer to different parts of the year. Here's a simple breakdown:

  • Term: A term is a set period when schools are in session. The academic year is usually divided into three terms — Autumn, Spring, and Summer.
  • Half Term: Roughly halfway through each term, there's a short break known as half term. These mini-holidays typically last one week and give students and teachers a breather before the term resumes.
  • Holiday: These are the longer breaks between terms — including Christmas, Easter, and the summer holidays. Depending on the season, they can last anywhere from two to six weeks.