England School Holidays & Term Dates
Summer Holidays is on now — 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 days). Official England school term dates.
See 2026 school holiday datesdays left of this school holiday
United KingdomEngland
2026 calendar
England school holidays in 2026 include summer, October half-term and Christmas break. Local authorities and schools may add INSET days — confirm locally.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Summer HolidaysBreak | 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) | 42 |
Autumn TermTerm | 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 25 Oct 2026 (Sun) | 55 |
October Half-TermBreak | 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) | 5 |
Term 2Term | 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | 49 |
Christmas HolidaysBreak | 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) | 16 |
At a glance
- School days
- 104
- Holiday days
- 63
- Terms
- 2
- Longest break
- 42d
- Shortest break
- 5d
- Avg break
- 21d
Summer Holidays
October Half-Term
Year timeline
- Summer Holidays· 42d
- Autumn Term· 55d
- October Half-Term· 5d
- Term 2· 49d
- Christmas Holidays· 16d
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FAQ
When are the next England school holidays?
Open the England hub for a live countdown to the next break, or pick a year calendar for half-terms, Christmas, Easter and summer holidays. Local authority and school INSET days can differ from the reference dates we publish.
Are TermBreaks dates the official England school holidays?
Dates follow the cited England education authority or a widely used reference calendar for that nation. Every page links the source and last-verified date. Always confirm with your local authority or school, especially for INSET days.
Do all schools in England follow the same term dates?
Not always. In England, local authorities and academy trusts set term dates, so half-terms can vary by a week. Independent schools can also differ.
How many England school holiday blocks are there each year?
Typically six: October half-term, Christmas, February half-term, Easter, May half-term, and the long summer holiday. Exact lengths vary by nation and local authority.
Where can I verify England school holiday dates?
Cross-check the cited source at https://www.gov.uk/school-term-holiday-dates and your local authority or school calendar. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
Are INSET / training days included in the England holiday list?
No. TermBreaks lists term blocks and major holiday breaks. Teacher training (INSET) days are set locally and are not always published as term breaks — check your school.
When is Summer Holidays in England 2026?
Summer Holidays runs from 21 July 2026 to 31 August 2026 (42 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When is October Half-Term in England 2026?
October Half-Term runs from 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (5 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When is Christmas Holidays in England 2026?
Christmas Holidays runs from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 (16 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When does the autumn term start in England 2026?
Autumn term usually begins in early September after the summer holidays. See the year calendar table for the exact reference start date used here.
When does the 2026 England school year end for summer?
Summer holidays begin after the final summer term ends — typically mid to late July in England and Wales, and often earlier in Scotland. Check the year calendar for the reference end date.