School term and holiday dates

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Term Term begins Half Term Term Ends
Summer 2026 Monday 13 April Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May Monday 20 July
Autumn 2026 Wednesday 2 September Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October Friday 18 December
Spring 2027 Monday 4 January Monday 8 February to Friday 12 February Friday 19 March
Summer 2027 Monday 5 April Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June Tuesday 20 July
Autumn 2027 Thursday 2nd September Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October Friday 17 December
Spring 2028 Tuesday 4 January Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February Friday 7 April
Summer 2028 Monday 24 April Monday 29th May to Friday 2 June Thursday 20 July

Designated INSET Days

  • Tuesday 1 September 2026
  • Wednesday 1 September 2027

For school specific INSET days, please contact the relevant school. Usually, schools have 5 INSET days during the academic year (including the designated days).

Following a recent consultation, Welsh Government intends to take forward legislation to implement the proposal to maintain a sixth INSET day on an ongoing basis, and issue revised guidance to the sector, subject to ministerial decision after the 2026 election, by the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year.

Good Friday

  • 26 March 2027
  • 14 April 2028

May Day

  • 4 May 2026
  • 3 May 2027
  • 1 May 2028

Please note that this calendar is subject to any changes that may arise as a result of government policy decisions. We do not accept liability for any losses incurred in respect of altered holiday arrangements following such changes.