UK School Term Dates
Browse school term dates and holidays by region. Select a region to see full details and download dates to your calendar.
England
English schools typically follow a three-term structure set by local authorities, with six half-term breaks throughout the year. Academies and free schools may set their own dates.
2026-2027: 6 terms · 2 Sept – 20 Jul 2027
Scotland
Scottish schools follow their own calendar, often starting in mid-August. Term dates are set by each local council and can vary across the country.
2026-2027: 4 terms · 12 Aug – 25 Jun 2027
Wales
Welsh schools follow a similar structure to England, with terms set by local authorities. The Welsh Government provides guidance on the school year framework.
2026-2027: 6 terms · 1 Sept – 16 Jul 2027
Northern Ireland
Schools in Northern Ireland follow a calendar set by the Department of Education (DE), with terms broadly similar to England and Wales but with some regional differences.
2026-2027: 6 terms · 1 Sept – 30 Jun 2027