UK School Holidays
Ready to plan an amazing family break in 2026? Let’s dive into the must-know school holiday and half term dates.
The time has come to get organised and plan ahead by updating your calendar with all the key UK school holiday dates for 2026. No matter if you’re in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, we’ve got you covered with a handy list of all the essential dates.
Embark on exciting summer adventures or relax during snug winter festivities – we’ve listed the 2026 school holiday and half term dates for you. Start planning and booking those memorable moments to cherish today!
UK School Half Term Dates 2025 – 2026
If you’re specifically searching for half term dates for 2025 – 2026, then the table below shows half term dates only, excluding other seasonal holidays.
| October Half Term 2025 | February Half Term 2026 | May Half Term 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 27/10/2025 – 31/10/2025 | 16/02/2026 – 20/02/2026 | 25/05/2026 – 29/05/2026 |
| Scotland | 13/10/2025 – 17/10/2025 | 16/02/2026 – 20/02/2026 | 04/05/2026 – 05/05/2026 |
| Wales | 27/10/2025 – 31/10/2025 | 16/02/2026 – 20/02/2026 | 25/05/2026 – 19/05/2026 |
| Northern Ireland | 30/10/2025 – 31/10/2025 | 12/02/2026 – 13/02/2026 | 04/05/2026 & 25/05/2026 (Bank Holidays) |
UK School Holidays England 2025 – 2026
Take a look at the full range of UK school holidays in England and the dates below.
| Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays 2025 | 27/10/2025 | 31/10/2025 |
| Christmas Holidays 2025 | 22/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 |
| Spring Half Term 2026 | 16/02/2026 | 20/02/2026 |
| Easter Holidays 2026 | 30/03/2026 | 10/04/2026 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays 2026 | 25/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 |
| Summer Holidays 2026 | 20/07/2026 | 31/08/2026 |
UK School Holidays Wales 2025 – 2026
Living in Wales? Take a look at the UK school holidays in Wales for 2025 – 2026 below.
| Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays 2025 | 27/10/2025 | 31/10/2025 |
| Christmas Holidays 2025 | 22/12/2025 | 02/01/2026 |
| Spring Half Term 2026 | 16/02/2026 | 20/02/2026 |
| Easter Holidays 2026 | 30/03/2026 | 10/04/2026 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays 2026 | 25/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 |
| Summer Holidays 2026 | 21/07/2026 | 31/08/2026 |
UK School Holidays Scotland 2025 – 2026
Below are the full range of UK school holidays and the dates in Scotland.
| Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays 2025 | 13/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| Christmas Holidays 2025 | 22/12/2025 | 05/01/2026 |
| Spring Half Term 2026 | 16/02/2026 | 20/02/2026 |
| Easter Holidays 2026 | 03/04/2026 | 20/04/2026 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays 2026 | 04/05/2026 | 05/05/2026 |
| Summer Holidays 2026 | 29/06/2026 | 11/08/2026 |
UK School Holidays Northern Ireland 2025 – 2026
Find the full range of UK school holidays in Northern Ireland with the dates below.
| Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term 2025 | 30/10/2025 | 31/10/2025 |
| Christmas Holidays 2025 | 22/12/2025 | 02/01/2026 |
| Winter Half Term 2026 | 12/02/2026 | 13/02/2026 |
| Easter Holidays 2026 | 02/04/2026 | 10/04/2026 |
| Summer Holidays 2026 | 01/07/2026 | 01/09/2026 |
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