Term dates

Autumn 2027

Schools open Thursday 2 September
Schools close Friday 22 October
Half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October
Schools open Monday 1 November
Schools close Friday 17 December
Christmas holiday Monday 20 December to Monday 3 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.