Term Times

Parents often dread half terms; having to keep the little ones entertained for weeks on end can be difficult. So you know when to start preparing for an upcoming school holiday, here’s the school term dates for this year:

The dates below are only a recommendation for schools to adopt, you should check with the individual school if you wish to know the dates they will be using.

Looking for things to do in the school holidays? Check out our comprehensive guide to what's on during the school holidays in Wiltshire here.

Half terms will occur between term dates.

2026 - 2027 Term Dates

Term 1

Start: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Finish: Friday 23rd October 2026

Term 2

Start: Monday 2nd November 2026

Finish: Friday 18th December 2026

Term 3

Start: Monday 4th January 2027

Finish: Friday 12th February 2027

Term 4

Start: Monday 22nd February 2027

Finish: Thursday 25th March 2027

Term 5

Start: Monday 12th April 2027

Finish: Friday 28th May 2027

Term 6

Start: Monday 7th June 2027

Finish: Wednesday 21st July 2027

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2026 - 2027

• 25 December 2026 - Christmas Day
• 26 December 2026 - Boxing Day
• 28 December 2026 - Boxing Day substitute day
• 1 January 2027 - New Year's Day
• 26 March 2027 - Good Friday
• 29 March 2027 - Easter Monday
• 3 May 2027 - May Day Holiday
• 31 May 2027 - Spring Bank Holiday
• 30 August 2027 - Summer Bank Holiday