UK School Holidays & Term Dates 2027
Plan family vacations, childcare, and annual leave with official consensus term dates for all six 2027 UK school holidays. Search below for exact dates across all 204 local education authorities.
Browse 2027 School Holidays by Month
Select any month below to inspect term dates, statutory school breaks, and public bank holidays across the UK.
October 2027
October Half Term & Scottish Tattie Holidays
Key Dates & Return Schedule
Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 (Scotland 11–22 Oct)
The statutory October half term for maintained schools runs from Monday 25 to Friday 29 October 2027. In Scotland, the 2-week Tattie Holidays take place across mid-October (11–22 October 2027).
Public Bank Holidays in Oct
- •None in England/Wales (Halloween is not a public holiday)
Family Travel & Booking Tip
Canary Islands and Mediterranean autumn sun bookings peak during this week. Scottish parents can travel during English term time.
2027 UK School Holiday Schedule at a Glance
Consensus dates across English and Welsh maintained schools, with regional Scottish adjustments.
February Half Term 2027
Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
9 days (incl. weekends)
Scottish councils take shorter 2-to-5 day breaks between 8–19 Feb.
Easter School Holidays 2027
Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027
17 consecutive days
Early Easter: Good Friday is 26 March; Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027.
May Half Term 2027 (Whitsun)
Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
9 days (incl. weekends)
Starts with Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 31 May 2027 across all UK nations.
Summer School Holidays 2027
Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027
6 full weeks (42 days)
Scottish schools break up late June (around 25 June) and return mid-August.
October Half Term 2027
Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027
9 days (incl. weekends)
Scottish Tattie Holidays run for 2 full weeks across mid-October (11–22 Oct).
Christmas Holidays 2027/2028
Monday 20 December 2027 – Monday 3 January 2028
16 consecutive days
Pupils return on Tuesday 4 January 2028 following New Year substitute holiday.
2027 Term Dates by UK Nation
England
150+ local authorities following 3-term, 6-break standard framework.
Scotland
32 Scottish councils with early June finish and 2-week October Tattie Holidays.
Wales
22 Welsh councils with Welsh Government school year term structures.
Northern Ireland
5 EA regional divisions with St Patrick’s Day and Halloween breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions: UK School Holidays 2027
Why does Easter fall so early in 2027?
Easter Sunday is determined by the ecclesiastical full moon following the vernal equinox. In 2027, Easter Sunday is on 28 March, making the school spring break start in late March (Good Friday 26 March).
When do schools go back after summer 2027?
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the new 2027/2028 academic year begins on Wednesday 1 September 2027, with many schools holding staff INSET days on 1–2 September. In Scotland, pupils return in mid-August (around 16–18 August 2027).