Summer School Holidays 2027 UK
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.
Regional Timelines & Scottish / Welsh Differences
Scottish schools break up in late June (around 25 June 2027) and return in mid-August (around 16–18 August 2027). Northern Ireland schools finish at the end of June and return in September. In England, academies frequently finish 2–3 days earlier than maintained schools.
Documented Authority Variations:
Scottish statutory term: schools finish early July and return mid-August.
Travel Advice & Peak Pricing Analysis
The third and fourth weeks of August represent the highest peak holiday prices across the Mediterranean and UK staycation resorts. Booking for late August or early September return dates offers the sharpest price drops.
Utilize the August Summer Bank Holiday on Monday 30 August to extend family domestic breaks without taking extra annual leave.
Double Your Annual Leave
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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 Summer Holidays 2027
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| Council | Nation & Region | Official Break Schedule | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Birmingham City Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Walsall Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| City of Wolverhampton Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Warwickshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Worcestershire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Staffordshire County Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Stoke-on-Trent City Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Shropshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Telford & Wrekin Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Herefordshire Council | england (West Midlands) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Barnet | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Camden | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hackney | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Islington | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lambeth | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Lewisham | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
| London Borough of Southwark | england (London) | Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027 | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
When do UK schools break up for summer in 2027?
In England and Wales, most maintained schools break up on Wednesday 21 July 2027. The summer holiday officially begins on Thursday 22 July 2027.
When do schools go back in September 2027?
The new academic year (2027/2028) begins on Wednesday 1 September 2027. Many schools schedule staff INSET days on 1–2 September, meaning students often return on Thursday 2 or Friday 3 September.
Why do Scottish schools have different summer holiday dates?
Under Scottish education law, school calendars are set by Scotland’s 32 local authorities independently. Scottish schools finish in late June and return in mid-August to take advantage of longer northern daylight hours.