School holidays 2026/27
The most common school holiday dates for 2026/27 in England, Wales and Scotland. Dates differ between councils, so open a break to see every council, or find your council for your exact dates and a calendar feed.
| Break | England & Wales (most councils) | Scotland (most councils) |
|---|---|---|
| October half term 2026 | Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026 | Mon 12 – Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holidays 2026 | Mon 21 Dec 2026 – Fri 1 Jan 2027 | Mon 21 Dec 2026 – Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| February half term 2027 | Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 – Wed 17 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holidays 2027 | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027 | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May half term 2027 | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun 2027 | No May half term |
| Summer holidays 2027 | Last day Wed 21 Jul 2027 | Last day Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Northern Ireland
Schools in Northern Ireland set their own holidays around common closure dates. See the common dates and how it works.
Academies
Some academy trusts set one calendar for all their schools. See academy trust dates.