Wales School Holidays & Term Dates
Summer Holidays is on now — 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 days). Official Wales school term dates.
See 2026 school holiday datesdays left of this school holiday
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2026 calendar
Wales 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 |
Autumn 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
Autumn Half-Term
Year timeline
- Summer Holidays· 42d
- Autumn Term· 55d
- Autumn Half-Term· 5d
- Term 2· 49d
- Christmas Holidays· 16d
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FAQ
When are the next Wales school holidays?
Open the Wales 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 Wales school holidays?
Dates follow the cited Wales 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 Wales follow the same term dates?
Not always. Welsh local authorities choose term dates within Welsh Government frameworks; two authority groups can differ slightly. Independent schools can also differ.
How many Wales 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 Wales school holiday dates?
Cross-check the cited source at https://www.gov.wales/school-term-dates-2026-2027-html 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 Wales 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 Wales 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 Autumn Half-Term in Wales 2026?
Autumn 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 Wales 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 Wales 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 Wales 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.