Term dates

Spring 2027

Schools open Monday 4 January 
Schools close Friday 12 February
Half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 
Schools open Monday 22 February
Schools close Thursday 25 March
Easter holiday Friday 26 March 25 to Friday 9 April (Easter Sunday: 28 March)


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.