Wirral Schools Term Dates 2025–2026

Wirral Schools Term Dates 2025–2026

When is the Autumn Term 2025?
The Autumn Term 2025 starts on Monday, 1 September 2025 (Staff Day) and runs for pupils from Tuesday, 2 September 2025 to Friday, 19 December 2025.
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
The Autumn Half Term 2025 runs from Friday, 24 October 2025 to Friday, 31 October 2025.
When is the Christmas Holiday?
The Christmas Holiday runs from Monday, 22 December 2025 to Friday, 2 January 2026. It is a two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
When is the Spring Term 2026?
The Spring Term 2026 starts on Monday, 5 January 2026 (Staff Day) and runs from Tuesday, 6 January 2026 to Friday, 27 March 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
The Spring Half Term 2026 runs from Monday, 16 February 2026 to Friday, 20 February 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday?
The Easter Holiday runs from Monday, 30 March 2026 to Friday, 10 April 2026. It is a two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms.
When is the Summer Term 2026?
The Summer Term 2026 starts on Monday, 13 April 2026 and ends on Friday, 17 July 2026.
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
The Summer Half Term 2026 runs from Monday, 25 May 2026 to Friday, 29 May 2026.
When are the Summer Holidays?
The Summer Holidays run from Monday, 20 July 2026 to Monday, 31 August 2026. This is the longest break, lasting about six weeks, before the Autumn Term 2026 begins on 1 September 2026 (TBC by Wirral).
What are the Bank and Public Holidays for 2025–2026?
  • New Year's Day – January 1
  • Good Friday – Variable date
  • Easter Monday – Variable date
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday, 4 May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Last Monday in May (during half term)
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Last Monday in August
  • Christmas Day – December 25
  • Boxing Day – December 26
Are there any additional staff training or inset days?
Yes. Staff Development Days (SDDs) are scheduled for Monday, 1 September 2025 (SDD1), Monday, 10 November 2025 (SDD2), and Monday, 5 January 2026 (SDD3). Additionally, there are six staff twilight sessions equivalent to three SDD days during the academic year.
Are there any single-day closures or special events?
Yes. The school will be closed for pupils on Monday, 10 November 2025 for the Floral Pavilion event and on Friday, 12 December 2025 as a closed holiday.