School term dates
School term dates for 2022-2023
Autumn school term 2022
- term started on Monday, 5 September 2022
- Bank Holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was on Monday, 19 September - schools were closed
- Friday, 21 October 2022 is a training day - schools are closed
- half-term is Monday 24 October to Friday, 28 October 2022 - schools are closed
- term starts again on Monday, 31 October 2022
- term ends for the Christmas school holidays on Friday, 16 December 2022 with schools closed until Wednesday, 4 January 2023
Spring school term 2023
- Monday, 2 January is a bank holiday - schools are closed
- Tuesday, 3 January is a training day - schools are closed
- term starts on Wednesday, 4 January 2023
- half-term is Monday, 13 February 2023 to Friday, 17 February 2023 - schools are closed
- term ends on Thursday, 30 March 2023
- Friday, 31 March 2023 is a training day - schools are closed
Summer school term 2023
- term starts on Monday, 17 April 2023
- Early May bank holiday is Monday, 1 May 2023 - schools are closed
- Spring bank holiday is Monday, 29 May 2023 - schools are closed
- half-term is Tuesday, 30 May 2023 to Friday, 2 June 2023 - schools are closed
- term ends on Friday, 21 July 2023
You can download school term dates and school holidays for 2022 to 2023 (PDF).
School term dates for 2023-2024
The dates set out below reflect the days that community and voluntary controlled schools are open to pupils. This provides the required 190 days. Schools can choose when the required 5 training days take place. Please check with your school to confirm when these will take place. Please note that term dates may vary for all other types of schools (VA, Foundation or Academy), so please check the individual school website for details.
Autumn school term 2023
- term starts on Friday, 1 September 2023
- half-term is Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October 2023 - schools are closed
- term starts again on Monday, 30 October 2023
- term ends for the Christmas school holidays on Wednesday 20 December 2023 with schools closed until Wednesday, 3 January 2023
Spring school term 2024
- term starts on Wednesday, 3 January 2024
- half-term is Monday, 19 February 2024 to Friday, 23 February 2024 - schools are closed
- term starts Monday, 26 February 2024
- term ends on Thursday, 28 March 2024
- Friday, 29 March 2024 is a bank holiday - schools are closed
Summer school term 2024
- term starts on Monday 15 April 2024
- Early May bank holiday is Monday, 6 May 2024 - schools are closed
- Spring bank holiday is Monday, 27 May 2024 - schools are closed
- half-term is Tuesday, 28 May 2024 to Friday, 31 May 2024 - schools are closed
- term ends on Friday, 19 July 2024
You can download school term dates and school holidays for 2023 to 2024 (PDF).
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Variations to term dates
The school term dates and school holidays will be correct for the majority of schools. But, school term dates can vary between schools, e.g. for teacher training days at the start or end of a school term. The school should tell you in advance of any changes to their school term dates. If you are in any doubt, please contact the school.