2026 England United Kingdom School Holidays
England school holidays in 2026 include summer, October half-term and Christmas break. Local authorities and schools may add INSET days — confirm locally.
Terms & holidays
| 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 |
Statistics
- School days
- 104
- Holiday days
- 63
- Terms
- 2
- Longest break
- 42d
- Shortest break
- 5d
- Avg break
- 21d
Summer Holidays
October Half-Term
Timeline
- Summer Holidays· 42d
- Autumn Term· 55d
- October Half-Term· 5d
- Term 2· 49d
- Christmas Holidays· 16d
FAQ
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.