Elections 2023

From May 4 2023, voters in England will need to show photographic ID to vote at polling stations in some elections, including Stoke-on-Trent’s upcoming local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.

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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.