School holidays · United Kingdom
England · 2026
7 school breaks in England during 2026. Longest is 40 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jul 23 – Aug 31 · 40 days
48
days away
All 2026 school breaks
7 totalListCalendar
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
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January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Jan 2Christmas Holidays
February 2026
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16–20Spring Half Term
March 2026
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30–Apr 10Easter Holidays
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
5Easter
6Easter Monday📅 3d
May 2026
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4Early May Bank Holiday📅 3d
25Late May Bank Holiday📅 3d
25–29Summer Half Term
June 2026
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July 2026
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23–Aug 31Summer Holidays
August 2026
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September 2026
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26–30Autumn Half Term
November 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
21–Jan 4Christmas Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr5
Easter
Apr6
Easter Monday
May4
Early May Bank Holiday
May25
Late May Bank Holiday
Aug31
August 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 England 2026?
England schools have 7 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does England have in 2026?
England schools observe 7 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 England 2026?
The Christmas school break in England runs December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
When is the spring school break in England 2026?
The spring school break in England runs February 16, 2026 – February 20, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in England 2026?
The Easter school break in England runs March 30, 2026 – April 10, 2026.
When is the summer school break in England 2026?
The summer school break in England runs May 25, 2026 – May 29, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in England 2026?
The autumn school break in England 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 England. See the source link below for the official publication.