School Holidays 2026 & School Calendar
Find school holiday dates, term dates, and academic calendars for 2026-2027. Sourced from official education departments for the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada and more. Free, no sign-up required.
How It Works
Find School Holidays in 3 Simple Steps
Select Your Country
Browse our directory of countries and select your country or region to view school holiday dates.
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View all term dates, school holidays, and public holidays in a clear, structured format with visual calendar.
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Browse calendar feeds →School holidays 2026 and term dates 2026: Global School Calendar lists every school holiday, term date, break and public holiday for the 2026-2027 school year, with the official source cited on each page. Coverage includes the United States (21 states & major districts covered), the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), Germany (16 Bundesländer), Australia (7 states) and Canada (Ontario, BC, Alberta) — plus school holiday calendars for many more countries, from France, Japan and China to Brazil and South Africa. Whether you're searching for school holidays 2026, term dates 2026, or a school calendar 2026 to 2027, our data is sourced from official education departments where available and updated regularly. For countries without a single national calendar (such as the US), we show representative dates and link to official resources so you can confirm with your local school or council.
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School Holiday Calendars 2026
Select a country to view school holiday dates, term dates, and academic calendars for 2026-2027. Countries with multiple states or provinces are shown with quick links to each region.
United States School Holidays 2026
21 regions available
States / Provinces
United Kingdom School Holidays 2026
4 regions available
States / Provinces
Netherlands School Breaks 2026
3 regions available
States / Provinces
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How We Compare
What this site does, and what the alternatives do not.
| Feature | Global School Calendar | Government Sites | Other Aggregators | Single-Country Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countries & Regions Covered | Core markets: US, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada — plus 30+ more countries | One country per site | Often many countries, thin pages | Usually one country |
| Official Source Cited Per Page | Yes, with last-verified date | N/A (is the source) | Often missing | Often missing |
| Verification Transparency | Every page: verified / varies / representative badge | Official but fragmented | No status labels | No status labels |
| Content Depth per Page | 2,000+ words, every period listed | Varies by site | Varies, often under 1,000 words | Varies, often under 1,000 words |
| Visual Calendar View | 12-month grid with highlights | Text only | Varies | Varies |
| Planning Tools | Multi-region holiday planner + study-abroad planner | No | No | No |
| Free / No Sign-up | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Why Us
Why Global School Calendar?
Cited Sources
Every page links to its source. Most dates come from government education departments; US and UK pages show representative dates and link to official resources.
Fast & Free
No sign-up required. Instant access to all school calendars and term dates.
Growing Coverage
Five core markets in depth — and more countries added regularly.
Print-friendly
Print any school calendar page directly from your browser for easy planning.
Guides
Popular School Holiday Guides
Quick answers to the most common school holiday questions for 2026-2027.
When Does School Start in 2026?
First day of school by country and region - Australia, UK, USA, Canada, Germany and more.
UK Half Term Dates 2026-2027
October, February and May half term dates for England and Scotland.
China School Holidays 2026
Beijing & Shanghai term dates, winter break, Golden Week and summer break for 2026-2027.
School Holidays 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global School Calendar?
Global School Calendar is a free online resource that provides official school holiday dates, term dates, and academic calendars for multiple countries worldwide. We aggregate verified data from government education departments so parents, students, and teachers can quickly find the dates they need.
Which countries are covered on Global School Calendar?
We currently publish detailed, source-linked calendars for the United States (21 states and major districts), the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), Germany (16 Bundesländer), Australia (7 states) and Canada (3 provinces), plus school holiday pages for many more countries — and we are actively expanding. Where dates cannot yet be verified against an official source, we say so on the page instead of guessing.
How accurate are the school holiday dates on this site?
All dates are sourced directly from official government education department websites and local council publications. We verify each date against the original source. However, individual schools may have variations, so we always recommend confirming with your specific school.
Is Global School Calendar free to use?
Yes, Global School Calendar is completely free to use. No sign-up, registration, or payment is required. You can access all school holiday and term date information without any barriers.
Can I print the school calendars?
Yes, all our calendar pages are designed to be print-friendly. Simply use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P) on any region page to get a clean, formatted printout of the school holidays and term dates. You can also save the page as a PDF from the print dialog.
How often are the school holiday dates updated?
We update our data whenever official sources publish new or revised dates. Typically, government education departments release calendars 1-2 years in advance, and we add them as soon as they are published. We also review existing dates periodically to ensure accuracy.
Do private and independent schools follow the same holiday dates?
Private and independent schools often follow similar schedules to public schools but may have variations. Some private schools have slightly longer holidays or different term start/end dates. Always check directly with your school for the most accurate dates.
What should I do if my school's dates differ from those listed here?
The dates on our website represent the standard official calendar for each region. Individual schools, particularly faith-based or private schools, may have different dates. If you notice a significant discrepancy from the official government calendar, please contact us so we can verify and update our data.
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