February Half Term 2027 UK
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.
Regional Splits & Council Exceptions
While the overwhelming majority of English and Welsh councils observe 15–19 February, Welsh authorities sometimes coordinate bilingual assessments in early February. Scottish councils observe varied 2-to-5 day mid-term closures between 8 February and 19 February.
Documented Authority Variations:
Mid-term break includes a full week plus a staff development day, starting a week prior to English local authorities.
Family Holiday Pricing & Travel Strategy
February half term is the peak European ski and winter sun holiday week for British families. Lift passes and family chalets in France, Austria, and Italy surge by 80–140%.
If your local school or academy operates INSET days on Friday 12 or Monday 22 February, you can secure lower Thursday departures or Tuesday return flights.
Avoid Absence Fines
Planning to take a few extra days off around February Half Term 2027? Calculate statutory liabilities under the DfE £80/£160 framework.
Calculate Penalty FinesMulti-Council Comparator
Check whether your children’s schools in neighbouring boroughs take different weeks for February Half Term 2027.
Compare Councils Side-by-SideCommunity and voluntary-controlled schools follow Local Authority published dates. Academies, voluntary-aided schools, and free schools possess statutory autonomy to set individual dates and INSET training days.
Local Authority Breakdown for February Half Term 2027
Review dates across key UK local education authorities. Click any council to view full term dates, INSET days, and 1-click `.ics` calendar sync:
| Council | Nation & Region | Break Schedule | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Birmingham City Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Walsall Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| City of Wolverhampton Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Warwickshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Worcestershire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Staffordshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Stoke-on-Trent City Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Shropshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Telford & Wrekin Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Herefordshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Barnet | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Camden | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hackney | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Islington | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lambeth | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lewisham | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Southwark | england (London) | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is February half term 2027 in England and Wales?
February half term 2027 starts on Monday 15 February and concludes on Friday 19 February 2027. Pupils return on Monday 22 February 2027.
Do all councils take the same February half term?
Over 88% of councils take the 15–19 February week. However, private schools often take an extended 9-day or 10-day break, and Scottish councils frequently take shorter 3-to-4 day long weekends.