Summer 2026
| Schools open | Monday 13 April |
|---|---|
| May day bank holiday | Monday 4 May |
| Schools close | Friday 22 May |
| Half term | Monday 25 May 27 to Friday 29 May |
| Schools open | Monday 1 June |
| Schools close | Monday 20 July |
| Summer holiday | Tuesday 21 July to Friday 28 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.