Autumn 2026
| Schools open | Tuesday 1 September |
|---|---|
| Schools close | Friday 23 October |
| Half term | Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October |
| Schools open | Monday 2 November |
| Schools close | Friday 18 December |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 21 December to Friday 1 January |
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.