Our Lady’s Catholic High School Term Dates 25-26 (Official Update)

Our Lady’s Catholic High School term dates

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Our Lady’s Catholic High School Term dates (2025-2026)

Term dates by sch-uk.org

Date	Event
September 1, 2025	INSET Day – pupils at home
September 2, 2025	Pupil Review Day
September 3, 2025	Year 7 to school
September 4, 2025	All pupils return to school
October 3, 2025	INSET Day – pupils at home
October 24, 2025	Half-term starts – school closes at 3.00 pm
November 3, 2025	All pupils return to school after half-term
December 19, 2025	End of Autumn Term – school closes at 12.35 pm
January 5, 2026	All pupils return to school – start of Spring Term
February 13, 2026	Spring Half-term starts – school closes at 3.00 pm
February 23, 2026	INSET Day – pupils at home
February 24, 2026	All pupils return to school after half-term
April 2, 2026	End of Spring Term – school closes at 12.35 pm
April 20, 2026	All pupils return to school – start of Summer Term
May 4, 2026	School closed for May Day
May 22, 2026	Summer Half-term starts – school closes at 3.00 pm
June 1, 2026	All pupils return to school after half-term
July 17, 2026	End of Summer Term – school closes at 12.35 pm
July 20, 2026	INSET Day – pupils at home
December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026	Christmas Holiday – two-week break between Autumn and Spring terms
April 3 - April 17, 2026	Easter Holiday – two-week break between Spring and Summer terms
July 18 - August 31, 2026	Summer Holiday – approximately six weeks between academic years
January 1, 2026	New Year’s Day
April 3, 2026	Good Friday
April 6, 2026	Easter Monday
May 4, 2026	Early May Bank Holiday
May 25, 2026	Spring Bank Holiday
August 31, 2026	Summer Bank Holiday
December 25, 2025	Christmas Day
December 26, 2025	Boxing Day

Our Lady’s Catholic High School Term Dates 2025–2026

When is the Autumn Term 2025?

The Autumn Term runs from Wednesday 3 September 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025. All pupils return on 4 September after Year 7 start on 3 September.

When is the Autumn Half-Term Holiday 2025?

Autumn Half-Term starts on Friday 24 October 2025 (school closes at 3.00 pm) and pupils return on Monday 3 November 2025.

When is the Spring Term 2026?

The Spring Term begins on Monday 5 January 2026 and ends on Thursday 2 April 2026.

When is the Spring Half-Term Holiday 2026?

Spring Half-Term starts on Friday 13 February 2026 (school closes at 3.00 pm) and pupils return on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Monday 23 February 2026 is an INSET Day.

When is the Summer Term 2026?

The Summer Term runs from Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 17 July 2026. Monday 20 July 2026 is an INSET Day for staff only.

When is the Summer Half-Term Holiday 2026?

The Summer Half-Term begins on Friday 22 May 2026 (school closes at 3.00 pm) and pupils return on Monday 1 June 2026.

When is the Christmas Holiday?

The Christmas Holiday is a two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms, from Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026.

When is the Easter Holiday?

The Easter Holiday runs from Friday 3 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026, between the Spring and Summer terms.

When is the Summer Holiday?

The Summer Holiday starts after school closes on Friday 17 July 2026 and lasts about six weeks, until early September 2026.

What are the Bank and Public Holidays during 2025–2026?

New Year’s Day – January 1, 2026
Good Friday – April 3, 2026
Easter Monday – April 6, 2026
Early May Bank Holiday – May 4, 2026
Spring Bank Holiday – May 25, 2026
Summer Bank Holiday – August 31, 2026
Christmas Day – December 25, 2025
Boxing Day – December 26, 2025

Are there any INSET Days for staff training?

Yes. INSET Days are on 1 September 2025, 3 October 2025, 23 February 2026, and 20 July 2026. Pupils do not attend school on these days.

When is the school closed for May Day?

School will be closed on Monday 4 May 2026 for the May Day Bank Holiday.

When does the school year end?

The school year ends on Friday 17 July 2026, when school closes at 12.35 pm for the summer holiday.

Please read: These dates are taken from the school's published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.

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The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official Our Lady’s Catholic High School term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.