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School holidays

United Kingdom ·

23 school breaks in United Kingdom during 2026. Longest is 62 days (Summer Holidays).

School breaks

23

Total off-days

391

Longest break

62 d

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Next school break

Summer Holidays

Jun 25 – Aug 12 · 49 days

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All 2026 school breaks

23 total
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Breaks by region

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England7 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days

12d
Feb16

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days

5d
Mar30

Easter Holidays

Mar 30 – Apr 10 · 12 days

12d
May25

Summer Half Term

May 25 – 29 · 5 days

5d
Jul23

Summer Holidays

Jul 23 – Aug 31 · 40 days

40d
Oct26

Autumn Half Term

Oct 26 – 30 · 5 days

5d
Dec21

Christmas Holidays

Dec 21 – Jan 4 · 15 days

15d
Northern Ireland6 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days

12d
Feb12

Mid-term Break

Feb 12 – 13 · 2 days

2d
Apr2

Easter Holidays

Apr 2 – 10 · 9 days

9d
Jul1

Summer Holidays

Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days

62d
Oct29

Halloween Holiday

Oct 29 – 30 · 2 days

2d
Dec21

Christmas Holidays

Dec 21 – Jan 1 · 12 days

12d
Scotland7 breaks
Dec22

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 – Jan 5 · 15 days

15d
Feb16

February Holiday

Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days

5d
Apr3

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 – 17 · 15 days

15d
May22

May Weekend

May 22 – 25 · 4 days

4d
Jun25

Summer Holidays

Jun 25 – Aug 12 · 49 days

49d
Oct12

October Holiday

Oct 12 – 23 · 12 days

12d
Dec21

Christmas Holidays

Dec 21 – Jan 5 · 16 days

16d
Wales7 breaks
Dec19

Christmas Holidays

Dec 19 – Jan 5 · 18 days

18d
Feb16

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days

5d
Mar30

Easter Holidays

Mar 30 – Apr 13 · 15 days

15d
May25

Summer Half Term

May 25 – 29 · 5 days

5d
Jul20

Summer Holidays

Jul 20 – Aug 31 · 43 days

43d
Oct26

Autumn Half Term

Oct 26 – 30 · 5 days

5d
Dec18

Christmas Holidays

Dec 18 – Jan 4 · 18 days

18d
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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr5

Easter

May4

Early May Bank Holiday

May25

Late May Bank Holiday

Dec25

Christmas Day

Dec26

Boxing Day

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Important school holiday information · United Kingdom

General information

  • •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
  • •INSET (teacher training) days may extend holiday periods - check with your school
  • •Private schools and academies may have different term dates than state schools
  • •Holiday dates may vary between different local councils and authorities

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in United Kingdom 2026?
United Kingdom schools have 23 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does United Kingdom have in 2026?
United Kingdom schools observe 23 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in United Kingdom 2026?
The Christmas school break in United Kingdom runs December 19, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
When is the mid-term school break in United Kingdom 2026?
The mid-term school break in United Kingdom runs February 12, 2026 – February 13, 2026.
When is the spring school break in United Kingdom 2026?
The spring school break in United Kingdom runs February 16, 2026 – February 20, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in United Kingdom 2026?
The Easter school break in United Kingdom runs March 30, 2026 – April 10, 2026.
When is the summer school break in United Kingdom 2026?
The summer school break in United Kingdom runs May 25, 2026 – May 29, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in United Kingdom 2026?
The autumn school break in United Kingdom runs October 26, 2026 – October 30, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of United Kingdom. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.