Are these exact UK school dates for 2026?
No. These are approximate guidance dates. Local authority and school-specific calendars can differ in 2026.
UK School Term Dates 2026
Direct answer
UK school term dates for 2026 are shown as approximate guidance for Autumn, Spring, and Summer planning.
Key facts
- Terms covered: Autumn, Spring, Summer (2026)
- Half-term ranges are approximate.
- Dates vary by local authority and school.
| Term | Start | End | Half-term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 2026-09-03 | 2026-12-18 | 2026-10-26 to 2026-10-30 |
| Spring | 2026-01-05 | 2026-03-27 | 2026-02-16 to 2026-02-20 |
| Summer | 2026-04-13 | 2026-07-22 | 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-29 |
Notes
- Approximate guidance for England-style term windows; dates vary by local authority and school.
Planning links
Frequently asked questions
Do term dates include half-term ranges?
Yes. Autumn, Spring, and Summer sections include approximate half-term ranges for planning.
Where should I verify time changes affecting school schedules?
Use UK DST and UK time-change pages to verify clock-change context around term boundaries.
Data sources
School-term ranges come from a manually maintained UK dataset. Timezone and DST context aligns with IANA tzdb. Source: Manual UK school-term dataset + IANA tzdb context.