Christmas opening times

Find out more about what services are available over the Christmas period including bin collections and the opening times of tips, leisure centres and other facilities.

Christmas opening times

Term dates

Summer 2024

Schools open Monday 8  April 
May day bank holiday Monday 6 May 
Schools close Friday 24 May 
Half term Monday 27 May 27 to Friday 31 May
Schools open Monday 3 June 
Schools close Monday 22 July
Summer holiday Tuesday 23 July to Friday 30 August


Schools have five extra inset days per year, which the schools themselves choose the dates for. Check your child's school's website for details. 

Schools not run by the city council (such as academies) are free to choose their own term dates, although we encourage all schools to accept the term dates agreed on these pages.