School Holidays United Kingdom 2026/2027
3 terms with half-term breaks; dates vary by nation and local authority. 17 holiday periods across 3 regions.
Key Facts
- Next break: Summer Holiday (26 Jun 2026 – 18 Aug 2026)
- 3 regional calendars
- Longest break: Summer Holiday (62 days)
- Academic year: 2026/2027
England and Wales dates are set by local authorities — shown dates are the most common pattern. Scotland starts and ends earlier. Northern Ireland follows a separate schedule.
England & Wales
| Holiday | Start | End | days |
|---|---|---|---|
| October Half-Term | 27 Oct 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 5 |
| Christmas Break | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 Jan 2026 | 12 |
| February Half-Term | 16 Feb 2026 | 20 Feb 2026 | 5 |
| Easter Break | 30 Mar 2026 | 10 Apr 2026 | 12 |
| May Half-Term | 25 May 2026 | 29 May 2026 | 5 |
| Summer Holiday | 22 Jul 2026 | 1 Sep 2026 | 42 |
Scotland
| Holiday | Start | End | days |
|---|---|---|---|
| October Half-Term | 13 Oct 2025 | 17 Oct 2025 | 5 |
| Christmas Break | 22 Dec 2025 | 5 Jan 2026 | 15 |
| February Mid-Term | 9 Feb 2026 | 13 Feb 2026 | 5 |
| Spring Break | 6 Apr 2026 | 17 Apr 2026 | 12 |
| May Weekend | 1 May 2026 | 1 May 2026 | 1 |
| Summer Holiday | 26 Jun 2026 | 18 Aug 2026 | 54 |
Northern Ireland
| Holiday | Start | End | days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Half-Term | 27 Oct 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 5 |
| Christmas Break | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 Jan 2026 | 12 |
| February Half-Term | 16 Feb 2026 | 17 Feb 2026 | 2 |
| Easter Break | 2 Apr 2026 | 14 Apr 2026 | 13 |
| Summer Holiday | 1 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 62 |
See all public holidays: United Kingdom Public Holidays 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- When are school holidays in United Kingdom 2026?
- United Kingdom has 17 school holiday periods in the 2026/2027 academic year. 3 terms with half-term breaks; dates vary by nation and local authority.
- What is the next school holiday in United Kingdom?
- The next school break is Summer Holiday, from 26 Jun 2026 to 18 Aug 2026 (54 days).
- Do school holidays vary by region in United Kingdom?
- Yes. United Kingdom has 3 different regional calendars. England and Wales dates are set by local authorities — shown dates are the most common pattern. Scotland starts and ends earlier. Northern Ireland follows a separate schedule.
- When does summer holiday start in United Kingdom?
- Summer holidays in United Kingdom (England & Wales) run from 22 Jul 2026 to 1 Sep 2026 (42 days).
