School term dates and holiday periods
On this page, you will find information about the school year and school holidays.
Spring term 2026
The spring term begins on 7 January 2026
Holiday periods and public holidays:
- Winter holidays 23 February–1 March 2026 (week 9)
- 3–6 April 2026: Easter
- 1 May 2026 May Day
- 14 May 2026 Ascension Day
The spring term ends on 30 May 2026
Academic year 2026–2027
The autumn term begins on 12 August 2026.
Holidays and public holidays:
- Autumn break: 12–18 October 2026 (week 42)
- Christmas holidays: 21 December 2026–6 January 2027
- Winter holidays: 1–5 March 2027 (week 9)
- Easter 26–29 March 2027
- Ascension Day, 6 May 2027
The spring term ends on 5 June 2027
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