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School term dates 2024–26
England state school term dates for 2024–25 and 2025–26, based on DfE guidance. Exact dates vary by local authority — check with your school.
Next break
Easter holidays 2026
4
days to go
Starts 2 April
2024 to 2025
| Term / holiday | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term 1 | 4 Sep 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Autumn half-term | 28 Oct 2024 | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Autumn term 2 | 4 Nov 2024 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2024 | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Spring term 1 | 6 Jan 2025 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Spring half-term | 17 Feb 2025 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Spring term 2 | 24 Feb 2025 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Easter holidays | 7 Apr 2025 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Summer term 1 | 23 Apr 2025 | 23 May 2025 |
| Summer half-term | 26 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
| Summer term 2 | 2 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 |
2025 to 2026
| Term / holiday | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term 1 | 3 Sep 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Autumn half-term | 27 Oct 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Autumn term 2 | 3 Nov 2025 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Christmas holidays | 22 Dec 2025 | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Spring term 1 | 5 Jan 2026 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Spring half-term | 16 Feb 2026 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Spring term 2 | 23 Feb 2026 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Easter holidays | 2 Apr 2026 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Summer term 1 | 20 Apr 2026 | 22 May 2026 |
| Summer half-term | 25 May 2026 | 29 May 2026 |
| Summer term 2 | 1 Jun 2026 | 17 Jul 2026 |
A note on accuracy
These dates are based on DfE guidance for England state schools. Academy trusts, independent schools, and some local authorities set their own dates. Always confirm with your headteacher or your school's own calendar.
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