Term Dates Finder

School term and holiday dates 2026 to 2027

Term dates and half terms for community schools in each local authority, from the council's own term dates page. Academies and faith schools can set different dates, so check with your school.

This site is growing. New records are added every day once they are checked against official sources. 23 councils published so far.
February half term
LeicesterEngland, East MidlandsChristmas and New Year Holiday Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.
NottinghamshireEngland, East MidlandsSchools close Friday 18 December 2026 and return Monday 4 January 2027.Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027.
CambridgeshireEngland, East of EnglandMonday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027.
EssexEngland, East of EnglandAutumn term ends Friday 18 December 2026. Spring term starts Monday 4 January 2027.15 February to 19 February 2027.
HertfordshireEngland, East of England21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.15 February 2027 to 19 February 2027.
SuffolkEngland, East of EnglandSaturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.
LancashireEngland, North WestAutumn term ends Friday 18 December 2026. Spring term starts Monday 4 January 2027.Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027.
LiverpoolEngland, North WestMonday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027.
ManchesterEngland, North WestSchool closes Friday 18 December 2026 and opens Monday 4 January 2027.Closes Friday 12 February 2027, opens Monday 22 February 2027.
StockportEngland, North WestAutumn term ends Friday 18 December 2026. Spring term starts Monday 4 January 2027.Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027.
OxfordshireEngland, South East21 December to 31 December 2026.15 February to 19 February 2027.
SurreyEngland, South EastAutumn term ends 18 December 2026. Spring term starts 4 January 2027.15 February to 19 February 2027.
Windsor and MaidenheadEngland, South EastMonday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027.
BristolEngland, South WestTerm 2 ends 18 December 2026. Term 3 starts 4 January 2027.Term 3 ends 12 February 2027. Term 4 starts 22 February 2027.
SheffieldEngland, Yorkshire and the HumberTerm 2 ends Friday 18 December 2026. Term 3 starts Monday 4 January 2027.Term 3 ends Friday 12 February 2027. Term 4 starts Monday 22 February 2027.
YorkEngland, Yorkshire and the HumberAutumn term ends Friday 18 December 2026. Spring term starts Monday 4 January 2027.Monday 8 February to Friday 12 February 2027.
BelfastNorthern IrelandChristmas and New Year 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.Mid term 11 and 12 February 2027.
EdinburghScotlandTerm ends Friday 18 December 2026. Pupils resume Wednesday 6 January 2027.Break from Friday 12 February 2027. All resume Monday 22 February 2027.
FifeScotlandChristmas holiday Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027.Thursday 11 February 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027.
HighlandScotlandChristmas and New Year holiday Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Tuesday 5 January 2027.Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 February 2027.
West LothianScotlandLast day of term Friday 18 December 2026. Schools resume Tuesday 5 January 2027.Break from Friday 5 February 2027. Pupils resume Tuesday 16 February 2027.
CardiffWalesAutumn term ends Friday 18 December 2026. Spring term starts Monday 4 January 2027.Monday 8 February to Friday 12 February 2027.
SwanseaWalesAutumn term ends Friday 18 December 2026. Spring term starts Monday 4 January 2027.Monday 8 February to Friday 12 February 2027.

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