England School Holidays 2026: Term Dates

The Summer Holidays run from 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) to 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 days inclusive).

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.

The October Half-Term run from 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) to 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).

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.

The Christmas Holidays run from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) to 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).

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.

Schools reopen on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) for the start of Autumn Term.

Autumn term usually begins in early September after the summer holidays. See the year calendar table for the exact reference start date used here.

Schools reopen on 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) for the start of Term 2.

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.

Autumn Term runs from 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) to 25 Oct 2026 (Sun).

Term 2 runs from 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).

The 2026 school year starts on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue).

The 2026 school year ends on 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).

October Half-Term is happening now until 30 Oct 2026 (Fri). See the October Half-Term section (#october-half-term-school-holidays) for full dates.

Use the calendar actions beside the holiday dates to subscribe, download an ICS or PDF file, or add the dates to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook or other apps.