UK Half Term Dates 2026 & 2027
Statutory autumn, spring, and summer half-term dates for England, Wales, and Scotland. Compare official council dates and regional variations across all 204 local authorities.
October Half Term 2026
Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026 (Pupils return Monday 2 November 2026)
Annual Half Term Schedules
October Half Term 2026 UK
Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
The statutory October half term for the 2026/2027 academic year in England and Wales predominantly takes place from Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026. Pupils break up on Friday 23 October and return to class on Monday 2 November 2026.
February Half Term 2027 UK
Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
The UK February half term 2027 officially takes place from Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027 across England and Wales. Students finish on Friday 12 February and return to classrooms on Monday 22 February 2027.
May Half Term 2027 UK (Whitsun)
Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
The May half term 2027 (historically Whitsun) coincides with the Late May Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 31 May. The school holiday runs from Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027, with classes resuming Monday 7 June 2027.
Major School Holidays (Christmas, Easter & Summer)
Christmas School Holidays 2026/2027 UK
Monday 21 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027
The 2026/2027 UK Christmas and New Year school holidays begin on Monday 21 December 2026 and conclude on Friday 1 January 2027. Children break up on Friday 18 December 2026 and return to school on Monday 4 January 2027.
Easter School Holidays 2027 UK
Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027
In 2027, Easter falls early: Good Friday is on 26 March and Easter Monday is on 29 March 2027. The Easter school holiday runs from Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027. Pupils break up on Thursday 25 March and return on Monday 12 April 2027.
Summer School Holidays 2027 UK
Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027
The six-week summer holiday in England and Wales for 2027 begins on Thursday 22 July and runs until Tuesday 31 August 2027. Pupils break up on Wednesday 21 July 2027, with the new 2027/2028 academic year beginning on Wednesday 1 September 2027.
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