Easter School Holidays 2027 UK
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.
Regional Timelines & Scottish / Welsh Differences
Because Easter Sunday is on 28 March 2027, almost all UK councils place the bank holiday weekend at the very start of the two-week school holiday, creating a full fortnight of spring break in early April.
Documented Authority Variations:
Breaks up Thursday afternoon 25 March with students returning Monday 12 April 2027.
Travel Advice & Peak Pricing Analysis
Spring theme parks and Mediterranean resort flights ramp up capacity from 26 March. Theme park tickets (Legoland, Alton Towers) are high demand during this fortnight.
Early Easter means cooler weather in the Mediterranean but prime late-season snow in high-altitude Alpine ski resorts.
Double Your Annual Leave
Connect Easter Holidays 2027 with statutory UK bank holidays to get extended blocks of time off.
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Review the DfE statutory £80/£160 penalty framework before booking flights or days outside official dates.
Check Fine CalculatorWhile local authority maintained schools adhere to published council dates, academies and foundation trusts set independent term dates and individual staff INSET days.
Local Authority Breakdown for Easter Holidays 2027
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| Council | Nation & Region | Official Break Schedule | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Birmingham City Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Walsall Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| City of Wolverhampton Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Warwickshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Worcestershire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Staffordshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Stoke-on-Trent City Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Shropshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Telford & Wrekin Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Herefordshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Barnet | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Camden | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hackney | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Islington | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lambeth | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lewisham | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Southwark | england (London) | Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter half term / Easter school holidays in 2027?
The Easter 2027 school holiday runs from Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027. Students break up on Thursday 25 March and return on Monday 12 April 2027.
When is Good Friday and Easter Monday 2027?
Good Friday is on 26 March 2027, and Easter Monday is on 29 March 2027. Both are national statutory bank holidays across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.