School HolidaysRhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates 2025 - 2026

Planning a family getaway or just trying to avoid last-minute surprises? Stay on top of school term dates and holidays in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council for the years 2025 and 2026. 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.

What's the next school holiday in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

22 Dec - 2 Jan

Christmas

Starts in 27 days

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council School Holiday Dates Table 2025 - 2026

The next school holiday in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is the Christmas holiday, running from 22 December to 2 January. After that, the Spring Half Term holiday will take place from 16 February to 20 February.

TermHoliday Dates
Spring Half Term24 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
Easter14 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025
Summer Half Term26 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
Summer22 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Autumn Half Term27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
Christmas22 Dec 2025 - 2 Jan 2026
Spring Half Term16 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026
Easter30 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026
Summer Half Term25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Summer20 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term26 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Christmas22 Dec 2026 - 2 Jan 2027

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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2025 - 2026

The current school term in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is the Autumn term, running from 1 Sep 2025 to 19 Dec 2025.

TermTerm DatesHalf Term Dates
Spring6 Jan 2025 - 11 Apr 202524 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
Summer7 Apr 2025 - 18 Jul 202526 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
Autumn1 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 202527 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
Spring5 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 202616 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026
Summer13 Apr 2026 - 20 Jul 202625 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Autumn1 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 202626 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026

List of Schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and Their Holiday Pages

Are you looking to find specific school holiday information for your school? Below is a list of schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council with direct links to their websites or dedicated holiday pages.

School NameSchool Website
Llwynypia Primary Schoolhttps://www.llwynypiaprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
Ysgol Nantgwynhttps://www.ysgolnantgwyn.co.uk/parents-and-pupils/term-dates-and-bank-holidays-pupils-and-parents
Penygraig Junior Schoolhttps://www.pentrergraigprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
Treorchy Comprehensive Schoolhttps://www.treorchycomp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Treorchy-Year-Planner-2024-25.pdf
Treorchy Primary Schoolhttps://www.treorchyprimary.org/term-dates/
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Ynyswenhttps://www.treorchyprimary.org/term-dates/
Ferndale Community Schoolhttps://www.ferndalecs.com/news-events/term-dates/
Aberdare Community Schoolhttps://www.aberdareschool.com/calendar
Gadlys Learning Community: Pengeulan Primary Schoolhttps://www.pengeulanprimary.co.uk/click-here-for-calendar-and-newsletters/
Cwmdare Primary Schoolhttps://www.cwmdarprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
St Fagan's Church in Wales Primary Schoolhttps://www.stfaganscwprimary.com/term-dates/
Glenboi Primary Schoolhttps://www.glenboiprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
Trerobart Primary Schoolhttps://trerobart.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/9/4/109400609/prospectus_2021_pdf.pdf
Hendreforgan Primary Schoolhttps://www.hendreforganprimary.co.uk/parents/
Cardinal Newman RC Schoolhttps://www.cardinal-newman.org.uk/holiday_dates.php
Cwmdare Primary Schoolhttps://www.cwmdarprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
Cwmdar Primary Schoolhttps://www.cwmdarprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
Heol-y-Celyn Primary Schoolhttps://www.heol-y-celyn.co.uk/page/?title=Term+Dates&pid=20
Maesycoed Primary Schoolhttps://www.maesycoedprimary.com/term-dates/
Parc Lewis Primary Schoolhttps://www.parclewisprimaryschool.co.uk/
Pontypridd High Schoolhttps://www.pontypriddhighschool.co.uk/page/title-term-times-pid-187
Porth Community Schoolhttps://porthcommunityschool.co.uk/term-dates
St Michael's RC Primary Schoolhttps://www.stmichaelstreforest.co.uk/
Ysgol Evan Jameshttps://www.yggevanjames.co.uk/Diary/
Ysgol Nantgwynhttps://www.ysgolnantgwyn.co.uk/parents-and-pupils/term-dates-and-bank-holidays-pupils-and-parents
Ton Pentre Junior Schoolhttps://www.tonpentrejuniorschool.co.uk/term-dates/
Ton Pentre Infants Schoolhttps://www.toninfants.co.uk/
Penygawsi Primary Schoolhttps://www.penygawsiprimaryschool.co.uk/school-holiday-and-inset-dates/
Pentre Primary Schoolhttps://www.pentrergraigprimary.co.uk/term-dates/
Ysgol Talybonthttps://www.talybont.ceredigion.sch.uk/term-dates/
Cymmer Afan Comprehensive Schoolhttps://www.cymmerprimaryschool.co.uk/holidays/
Cymmer Primary Schoolhttps://www.cymmerprimaryschool.co.uk/holidays/

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 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

School term dates in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are set by the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council 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, 22 December 2026 - 2 January 2027)
  • February half-term: One week in February (24 February 2025 - 28 February 2025, 16 February 2026 - 20 February 2026)
  • Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025, 30 March 2026 - 10 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 (22 July 2025 - 29 August 2025, 20 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.

Not always. While Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough 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.