England Schulferien 2026
🇬🇧 Vereinigtes Königreich
Suchen Sie nach den Schulferien in England für 2026? Hier finden Sie den vollständigen Schulferienkalender für England, Vereinigtes Königreich — mit allen Ferienterminen, Schulhalbjahren, Feiertagen und wichtigen akademischen Daten. Unsere Daten stammen von UK local councils (via GOV.UK) und umfassen 6 Halbjahre und 6 Ferienzeiträume.
Offiziell veröffentlicht, aber Termine können nach Region oder Schule abweichen. Bei Ihrer Schule bestätigen. Zuletzt geprüft: 6. Sept. 2026.
October Half Term
Oct 26 – Oct 30, 2026
Schulhalbjahre England 2026
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 1 | 39 days | — | ||
| Autumn Term 2 | 35 days | — | ||
| Spring Term 1 | 29 days | — | ||
| Spring Term 2 | 24 days | — | ||
| Summer Term 1 | 34 days | — | ||
| Summer Term 2 | 33 days | — |
Schulferien England 2026
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October Half Term | 5 days | One-week break in late October. | ||
| Christmas Holidays | 14 days | Approximately two-week break over Christmas and New Year. | ||
| February Half Term | 5 days | One-week break in mid-February. | ||
| Easter Holidays | 15 days | Two-week break around Easter. Good Friday is March 26, Easter Monday is March 29. | ||
| May Half Term | 5 days | One-week break at the end of May. | ||
| Summer Holidays | 41 days | Approximately 6-week summer break. Exact end date varies by school. |
Feiertage in England 2026
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | 1 days | — | ||
| Boxing Day | 1 days | — | ||
| Boxing Day (Observed) | 1 days | Observed as Boxing Day falls on a Saturday. | ||
| New Year's Day | 1 days | — | ||
| Good Friday | 1 days | — | ||
| Easter Monday | 1 days | — | ||
| Early May Bank Holiday | 1 days | — | ||
| Spring Bank Holiday | 1 days | — | ||
| Summer Bank Holiday | 1 days | England, Wales, Northern Ireland. |
England School 2026 Calendar — Month by Month
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Detailinformationen zum Schuljahr 2026 in England
Autumn Term 1
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Autumn Term 2
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Fri, Dec 18, 2026
Spring Term 1
Mon, Jan 4, 2027 – Fri, Feb 12, 2027
Spring Term 2
Mon, Feb 22, 2027 – Thu, Mar 25, 2027
Summer Term 1
Mon, Apr 12, 2027 – Fri, May 28, 2027
Summer Term 2
Mon, Jun 7, 2027 – Wed, Jul 21, 2027
England Schulferien 2026 — Schlüsselfristen
Diese England-Schulferientermine für 2026 stammen direkt von UK local councils (via GOV.UK).
Tipps für die Planung der England-Schulferien 2026
🏛️ Term dates are set by your local council
England has no national school calendar — each of the ~150 local councils sets term dates, and academies and faith schools can set their own. Neighbouring boroughs can differ by a week, so check your own council before booking.
📏 Five INSET days are hidden inside term time
Every school schedules five staff training days when pupils do not attend, often attached to the start of terms. Your child may return a day or two after the "official" term start — check the school newsletter.
✈️ Taking holidays during term time is fined in England
Since August 2024, unauthorised term-time absence of 5+ days is fined per parent per child by most councils. The October, February and May half terms plus the 6-week summer are the realistic family-travel windows.
📅 October half term is the most consistent
The late-October half term falls in the same week for almost every English council; February half term can move by a week between neighbouring areas, and Easter dates shift the spring break each year.
Source & Data Accuracy
Data source: UK local councils (via GOV.UK)
Last updated: September 8, 2026
Officially published, but dates may vary by sub-region or individual school. Confirm with your local school. Last verified: Sep 6, 2026.
Note: UK school term dates are set by local councils, so dates vary by area. The dates below represent the most common schedule across England for the 2026-2027 academic year. Always check with your local council for exact dates. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different school calendars.
Schulferien England 2026 — Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the UK school holidays for 2026-2027?
UK school holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year include October Half Term (October 26-30, 2026), Christmas Holidays (December 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027), February Half Term (February 15-19, 2027), Easter Holidays (March 26 – April 9, 2027), May Half Term (May 31 – June 4, 2027), and Summer Holidays (July 22 – August 31, 2027).
When does the 2026-2027 school year start in the UK?
The 2026-2027 academic year in the UK starts on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with Autumn Term 1. The school year ends on Wednesday, July 21, 2027.
How long is the summer holiday in the UK?
The UK summer holiday is approximately 6 weeks long, typically from late July to late August or early September. For 2027, summer holidays run from July 22 to August 31, 2027.
Do UK school holidays vary by council?
Yes. In the UK, school term and holiday dates are set by local councils, so dates can vary between neighbouring areas. Always check with your local council or school for exact dates.
What is half term in the UK?
Half term is a one-week break in the middle of each school term. There are typically three half-term breaks per academic year: in October, February, and May.
Do Scotland and Northern Ireland have different school holidays?
Yes. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different school calendars from England and Wales. Scotland's summer holiday typically starts earlier (late June) and ends in mid-August. Northern Ireland has similar but not identical dates to England.
Wie viele Schulferien gibt es im Jahr 2026?
Die meisten Schulsysteme haben 4-6 große Ferienzeiträume pro Jahr, darunter meist eine lange Sommerpause, eine Winter-/Weihnachtsferienzeit und kürzere Halbjahresferien im Frühjahr und Herbst. Die genaue Anzahl hängt vom Land und der Region ab.
Was sind die längsten Schulferien?
Die Sommerferien sind weltweit in der Regel die längste Schulpause. In Australien dauern sie etwa 5-6 Wochen (Dezember-Januar). Im Vereinigten Königreich dauern die Sommerferien etwa 6 Wochen (Juli-August). In den USA sind die Sommerferien mit 10-12 Wochen am längsten (Juni-August). In Singapur dauern die Jahresendferien etwa 6 Wochen.
Sind die Schulferien in allen Bundesländern gleich?
Nein. Die Ferientermine variieren nach Bundesland, Region und teilweise sogar nach Schulbezirk oder Kommune. Während benachbarte Gebiete oft ähnliche Kalender haben, sollten Sie immer die spezifischen Termine für Ihre Region prüfen.
Darf ich mein Kind während der Schulzeit beurlauben?
Die Regeln unterscheiden sich je nach Land. Im Vereinigten Königreich können unautorisierte Abwesenheiten während der Schulzeit zu Bußgeldern führen. In Australien wird dies allgemein abgeraten, aber die Richtlinien variieren je nach Bundesstaat. In den USA legen die Schulbezirke die Regeln fest. Erkundigen Sie sich immer bei Ihrer Schule, bevor Sie Abwesenheiten planen.
Haben Privatschulen andere Ferientermine?
Ja, Privat- und Reformschulen legen oft ihre eigenen Termine fest, die von den staatlichen Schulen abweichen können. Die meisten Privatschulen folgen jedoch ähnlichen Kalendern wie die staatlichen Schulen in der Nähe, mit kleineren Abweichungen. Erkundigen Sie sich direkt bei Ihrer Schule nach den genauen Terminen.
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