United Kingdom School Holidays 2026
Find United Kingdom school holidays and term dates for 2026-2027. We cover 4 regions with representative dates (UK school dates are set by each local council - confirm with yours). Whether you're looking for half-term dates, Christmas holidays, Easter breaks, or the 2026 summer holiday, our United Kingdom school calendar has all the dates you need.
United Kingdom School Holidays by Region
England School Holidays 2026
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Scotland School Holidays 2026
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Wales School Holidays 2026
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Northern Ireland School Holidays 2026
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United Kingdom School Holidays 2026 — Quick Guide
United Kingdom school holidays for 2026-2027 follow a six-term system with half-term breaks between each term. The main school holiday periods are October half-term (late October), Christmas holidays (late December-early January), February half-term (mid-February), Easter holidays (late March-early April), May half-term (late May), and Summer holidays (late July-early September). School term dates are set by local councils, so dates can vary between areas. We cover England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland.
Where These United Kingdom Dates Come From
- England — UK local councils (via GOV.UK) (document School term and holiday dates (GOV.UK council directory)) (last checked September 6, 2026)
- Scotland — mygov.scot / City of Edinburgh Council (last checked September 6, 2026)
- Wales — Welsh Government (GOV.WALES) (last checked September 6, 2026)
- Northern Ireland — Department of Education (Northern Ireland) (last checked September 21, 2026)
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United Kingdom School Holidays 2026 — FAQ
When does school start in United Kingdom in 2026?
In United Kingdom, the 2026-2027 school year starts in early September 2026. England typically starts September 1-3, while Scotland starts earlier in mid-August (around August 19).
How many school holidays are there in United Kingdom in 2026?
Our United Kingdom 2026 calendar lists 6–8 school break periods across 4 regions — the longer breaks are summer and winter, the shorter ones are mid-term, plus the public holidays that fall inside term time. Each region page counts them out individually.
Where can I find official United Kingdom school holiday dates?
Every region page on this site cites the source its dates came from — named, linked, and dated with when we last checked it. For United Kingdom that means 4 named sources, one per region, listed at the bottom of this page. For the US and UK, where no single national calendar exists, we show representative dates and link to official district and council resources so you can confirm with your local school.