Gloucestershire County Council Schools Term Dates 2025/26

Gloucestershire County Council Schools Term Dates 2025/26

When is the Autumn Term (Start and End)?
The Autumn Term runs from 1 September 2025 to 24 October 2025.
When is the Autumn Half Term Holiday?
The Autumn Half Term is from 27 October 2025 to 31 October 2025.
When is the Spring Term (Start and End)?
The Spring Term runs from 5 January 2026 to 13 February 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term Holiday?
The Spring Half Term Holiday is from 16 February 2026 to 20 February 2026.
When is the Summer Term (Start and End)?
The Summer Term runs from 13 April 2026 to 22 May 2026.
When is the Summer Half Term Holiday?
The Summer Half Term Holiday is from 25 May 2026 to 29 May 2026.
When is the Additional Summer Term period?
The final part of the Summer Term runs from 1 June 2026 to 20 July 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday?
The Christmas Holiday is from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday?
The Easter Holiday is from 30 March 2026 to 10 April 2026.
When is the Summer Holiday?
The Summer Holiday runs from 21 July 2026 to 31 August 2026.
What are the Bank and Public Holidays in 2025/26?
  • Christmas Day – 25 December 2025
  • Boxing Day – 26 December 2025
  • New Year’s Day – 1 January 2026
  • Good Friday – 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday – 6 April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday – 4 May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday – 25 May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday – 31 August 2026
How many school days are there in total for 2025/26?
There are a total of 195 school days scheduled for the 2025/26 academic year, including INSET days.
When do pupils return after the Summer Holidays?
Pupils return to school on 1 September 2025 for the new academic year.