May Half Term 2027 UK (Whitsun)
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.
Regional Splits & Council Exceptions
While May half term is uniform across almost all of England and Wales, GCSE and A-Level students often have revision workshops or coursework deadlines scheduled immediately upon return.
Documented Authority Variations:
Uniform term dates with high domestic tourism inbound traffic.
Family Holiday Pricing & Travel Strategy
May half term is widely regarded as the best value summer weather window for European beach holidays before peak July/August pricing triples.
Book UK seaside breaks (Cornwall, Devon, Norfolk) early; holiday parks reach 90% capacity by February.
Avoid Absence Fines
Planning to take a few extra days off around May Half Term 2027? Calculate statutory liabilities under the DfE £80/£160 framework.
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Check whether your children’s schools in neighbouring boroughs take different weeks for May 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 May 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 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Birmingham City Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Walsall Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| City of Wolverhampton Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Warwickshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Worcestershire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Staffordshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Stoke-on-Trent City Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Shropshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Telford & Wrekin Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Herefordshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Barnet | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Camden | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hackney | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Islington | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lambeth | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lewisham | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Southwark | england (London) | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is May half term 2027 in the UK?
May half term 2027 runs from Monday 31 May (Spring Bank Holiday) to Friday 4 June 2027. Pupils finish on Friday 28 May and return on Monday 7 June 2027.
Is May half term a bank holiday?
The first day of May half term (Monday 31 May 2027) is the official Spring Bank Holiday across all four UK nations.