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Isles of Scilly Council School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates 2026 - 2027

Planning a family getaway or just trying to avoid last-minute surprises? Stay on top of school term dates and holidays in Isles of Scilly Council for the years 2026 and 2027. This page has all the key dates you need to plan ahead with confidence.

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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What's the next school holiday in Isles of Scilly Council?

27 Jul - 2 Sep

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Isles of Scilly Council School Holiday Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in Isles of Scilly Council is the Summer holiday, running from 27 July to 2 September. After that, the Autumn Half Term holiday will take place from 19 October to 30 October.

TermHoliday Dates
Summer Half Term25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Summer27 Jul 2026 - 2 Sep 2026
Autumn Half Term19 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Christmas21 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027
Spring Half Term15 Feb 2027 - 19 Feb 2027
Easter26 Mar 2027 - 9 Apr 2027
Summer Half Term31 May 2027 - 4 Jun 2027
Summer26 Jul 2027 - 31 Aug 2027

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Isles of Scilly Council School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The current school term in Isles of Scilly Council is the Summer term, running from 20 Apr 2026 to 24 Jul 2026.

TermTerm DatesHalf Term Dates
Summer20 Apr 2026 - 24 Jul 202625 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Autumn3 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 202619 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Spring4 Jan 2027 - 25 Mar 202715 Feb 2027 - 19 Feb 2027
Summer12 Apr 2027 - 23 Jul 202731 May 2027 - 4 Jun 2027

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 Isles of Scilly Council?

School term dates in Isles of Scilly Council are set by the Isles of Scilly 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)

School holidays in Isles of Scilly Council typically follow this annual pattern:

  • October half-term: One week in October (19 October 2026 - 30 October 2026)
  • Christmas holidays: Two weeks in December (21 December 2026 - 4 January 2027)
  • February half-term: One week in February (15 February 2027 - 19 February 2027)
  • Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (26 March 2027 - 9 April 2027)
  • May half-term: One week in late May (25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026, 31 May 2027 - 4 June 2027)
  • Summer holidays: Usually six weeks, beginning in late July (27 July 2026 - 2 September 2026, 26 July 2027 - 31 August 2027)

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.

Not always. While Isles of Scilly Council sets standard term dates for most schools, academies and free schools may differ. So it's a good idea to double-check with your school to be sure.
No - inset days are teacher training days when staff are in school but pupils get the day off. While children don't attend, these days aren't officially considered part of the school holidays, and they can vary from school to school.