Spring Term
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42 days
England School Holidays 2027: Term Dates
England school holidays in 2027 follow the usual UK pattern of half-terms, Easter and a long summer break. Dates can differ from other UK nations.
Source: Department for EducationLast verified
Next England school holiday
108 days away
The first school holiday in 2027 is February Half-Term, from 15 Feb 2027 to 19 Feb 2027 — 108 days away. Schools reopen on .
2027 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| February Half-Term | Start | End | Duration5 days |
| Easter Holidays | Start | End | Duration17 days |
| May Half-Term | Start | End | Duration5 days |
| Summer Holidays | Start | End | Duration42 days |
| October Half-Term | Start | End | Duration5 days |
| Christmas Holidays | Start | End | Duration14 days |
2027 school term dates
Spring Term
–
34 days
Summer Term
–
49 days
Summer Term
–
46 days
Autumn Term
–
54 days
Autumn Term
–
51 days
School holiday periods
February Half-Term school holidays 2027
February Half-Term runs from 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 19 Feb 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The February Half-Term end on 19 Feb 2027 (Fri). Spring Term begins and schools reopen on 20 Feb 2027 (Sat).
Easter Holidays school holidays 2027
Easter Holidays runs from 26 Mar 2027 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2027 (Sun) (17 days inclusive). The Easter Holidays end on 11 Apr 2027 (Sun). Summer Term begins and schools reopen on 12 Apr 2027 (Mon).
May Half-Term school holidays 2027
May Half-Term runs from 31 May 2027 (Mon) – 4 Jun 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The May Half-Term end on 4 Jun 2027 (Fri). Summer Term begins and schools reopen on 5 Jun 2027 (Sat).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2027
Summer Holidays runs from 21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 31 Aug 2027 (Tue) (42 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 31 Aug 2027 (Tue). Autumn Term begins and schools reopen on 1 Sept 2027 (Wed).
October Half-Term school holidays 2027
October Half-Term runs from 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The October Half-Term end on 29 Oct 2027 (Fri). Autumn Term begins and schools reopen on 30 Oct 2027 (Sat).
Christmas Holidays school holidays 2027
Christmas Holidays runs from 20 Dec 2027 (Mon) – 2 Jan 2028 (Sun) (14 days inclusive).
England school start and reopening dates in 2027
- School year starts
- After the February Half-Term
- Schools reopen (Spring Term begins)
- After the Easter Holidays
- Schools reopen (Summer Term begins)
- After the May Half-Term
- Schools reopen (Summer Term begins)
- After the Summer Holidays
- Schools reopen (Autumn Term begins)
- After the October Half-Term
- Schools reopen (Autumn Term begins)
- School year ends
FAQ
When are the February Half-Term school holidays in England in 2027?
The February Half-Term run from 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) to 19 Feb 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).
When is February Half-Term in England 2027?
February Half-Term runs from 15 February 2027 to 19 February 2027 (5 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When are the Easter Holidays school holidays in England in 2027?
The Easter Holidays run from 26 Mar 2027 (Fri) to 11 Apr 2027 (Sun) (17 days inclusive).
When is Easter Holidays in England 2027?
Easter Holidays runs from 26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027 (17 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When are the May Half-Term school holidays in England in 2027?
The May Half-Term run from 31 May 2027 (Mon) to 4 Jun 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).
When is May Half-Term in England 2027?
May Half-Term runs from 31 May 2027 to 4 June 2027 (5 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in England in 2027?
The Summer Holidays run from 21 Jul 2027 (Wed) to 31 Aug 2027 (Tue) (42 days inclusive).
When is Summer Holidays in England 2027?
Summer Holidays runs from 21 July 2027 to 31 August 2027 (42 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When are the October Half-Term school holidays in England in 2027?
The October Half-Term run from 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) to 29 Oct 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).
When is October Half-Term in England 2027?
October Half-Term runs from 25 October 2027 to 29 October 2027 (5 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When are the Christmas Holidays school holidays in England in 2027?
The Christmas Holidays run from 20 Dec 2027 (Mon) to 2 Jan 2028 (Sun) (14 days inclusive).
When is Christmas Holidays in England 2027?
Christmas Holidays runs from 20 December 2027 to 2 January 2028 (14 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your local authority or school before booking travel.
When do schools reopen after February Half-Term in England?
Schools reopen on 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) for the start of Spring Term.
When do schools reopen after Easter Holidays in England?
Schools reopen on 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) for the start of Summer Term.
When do schools reopen after May Half-Term in England?
Schools reopen on 5 Jun 2027 (Sat) for the start of Summer Term.
When do schools reopen after Summer Holidays in England?
Schools reopen on 1 Sept 2027 (Wed) for the start of Autumn Term.
When do schools reopen after October Half-Term in England?
Schools reopen on 30 Oct 2027 (Sat) for the start of Autumn Term.
When does Spring Term start in England in 2027?
Spring Term runs from 4 Jan 2027 (Mon) to 14 Feb 2027 (Sun).
When does Spring Term start in England in 2027?
Spring Term runs from 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) to 25 Mar 2027 (Thu).
When does Summer Term start in England in 2027?
Summer Term runs from 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) to 30 May 2027 (Sun).
When does Summer Term start in England in 2027?
Summer Term runs from 5 Jun 2027 (Sat) to 20 Jul 2027 (Tue).
When does Autumn Term start in England in 2027?
Autumn Term runs from 1 Sept 2027 (Wed) to 24 Oct 2027 (Sun).
When does Autumn Term start in England in 2027?
Autumn Term runs from 30 Oct 2027 (Sat) to 19 Dec 2027 (Sun).
When does the 2027 school year start in England?
The 2027 school year starts on 4 Jan 2027 (Mon).
When does school end in England in 2027?
The 2027 school year ends on 19 Dec 2027 (Sun).
What is the next school holiday in England?
The next school holiday is February Half-Term, starting 15 Feb 2027 (Mon). See the February Half-Term section (#february-half-term-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 276
- Holiday days
- 88
- Terms
- 6
- Longest break
- 42d
- Shortest break
- 5d
- Avg break
- 14.7d
Summer Holidays
February Half-Term
Timeline
Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2027.
School terms: Spring Term, 4 Jan 2027 (Mon) – 14 Feb 2027 (Sun); Spring Term, 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) – 25 Mar 2027 (Thu); Summer Term, 12 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 30 May 2027 (Sun); Summer Term, 5 Jun 2027 (Sat) – 20 Jul 2027 (Tue); Autumn Term, 1 Sept 2027 (Wed) – 24 Oct 2027 (Sun); Autumn Term, 30 Oct 2027 (Sat) – 19 Dec 2027 (Sun). School breaks: February Half-Term, 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 19 Feb 2027 (Fri); Easter Holidays, 26 Mar 2027 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2027 (Sun); May Half-Term, 31 May 2027 (Mon) – 4 Jun 2027 (Fri); Summer Holidays, 21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 31 Aug 2027 (Tue); October Half-Term, 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri); Christmas Holidays, 20 Dec 2027 (Mon) – 2 Jan 2028 (Sun)
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