Cornwall School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates 2025 - 2026
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Stay on top of school term dates and holidays in Cornwall for the years 2025 and 2026. This page has all the key dates you need to plan ahead with confidence.
In the UK, school term dates are set by local authorities, and in Cornwall, they're determined by the Cornwall County Council. However, it's important to note that not all schools follow the same calendar.
Many academies and free schools have the flexibility to set their own term dates, so we recommend confirming the exact schedule with your child's school. To make things easy, we've included a link to your school's website further down this page.
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Cornwall School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2025 - 2026
The current school term in Cornwall is the Autumn term, running from 3 Sep 2025 to 19 Dec 2025.
| Term | Term Dates | Half Term Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 Jan 2025 - 14 Feb 2025 | 15 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025 |
| Summer | 22 Apr 2025 - 23 Jul 2025 | 26 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Autumn | 3 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Spring | 5 Jan 2026 - 2 Apr 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Summer | 20 Apr 2026 - 23 Jul 2026 | 25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Autumn | 3 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 | 26 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
List of Schools in Cornwall and Their Holiday Pages
Are you looking to find specific school holiday information for your school? Below is a list of schools in Cornwall with direct links to their websites or dedicated holiday pages.
| School Name | School Website |
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What’s the Difference Between a Term, a Half Term, and a Holiday?
- Term: A block of time when schools are open, usually split into three per year – Autumn, Spring, and Summer.
- Half Term: A short break in the middle of each term, typically lasting one week.
- School Holidays: The longer breaks between terms, such as Christmas, Easter, and Summer.
Each term consists of one half-term, and each term concludes with a holiday. This structure is consistent across most schools in the UK.
How Are School Term Dates Decided in Cornwall?
School term dates in Cornwall are set by the Cornwall County Council, which publishes an official calendar for community and voluntary-controlled schools.
However, not all schools follow these exact dates. Academies, free schools, and independent schools have the freedom to set their own term dates, especially when it comes to inset days (staff training days) and minor adjustments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the school holidays in Cornwall?
School holidays in Cornwall typically follow this annual pattern:
- October half-term: One week in October (27 October 2025 - 31 October 2025, 26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026)
- Christmas holidays: Two weeks in December (22 December 2025 - 2 January 2026, 19 December 2026 - 4 January 2027)
- February half-term: One week in February (15 February 2025 - 23 February 2025, 16 February 2026 - 20 February 2026)
- Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (5 April 2025 - 21 April 2025, 3 April 2026 - 19 April 2026)
- May half-term: One week in late May (26 May 2025 - 30 May 2025, 25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026)
Summer holidays: Usually six weeks, beginning in late July (24 July 2025 - 29 August 2025, 24 July 2026 - 31 August 2026)
Dates can vary between schools, especially for academies and free schools, so it's always best to check directly with your school for the most accurate information.