Bedford Free School Term dates (2025-2026)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | First Day of Term (Year 7) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | First Day of Term (All Other Years) |
| Oct 27 - Nov 7, 2025 | Autumn Half Term |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Last Day of Autumn Term |
| Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas Holidays |
| Jan 5, 2026 | School INSET Day |
| Jan 6, 2026 | First Day of Spring Term |
| Feb 16 - Feb 20, 2026 | Spring Half Term |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Last Day of Spring Term |
| Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2026 | Easter Holidays |
| Apr 14, 2026 | First Day of Summer Term |
| May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| May 25 - May 29, 2026 | Summer Half Term |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Last Day of Summer Term |
| Jul 20, 2026 | School INSET Day |
| Jul 21 - Sep 1, 2026 | Summer Holidays |
| Sep 1-2, 2026 | Staff INSET Days |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Pupils Return |
Bedford Free School — Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)
Start: 3 September 2025 (Year 7); 8 September 2025 (all other years)
End: 19 December 2025
27 October 2025 – 7 November 2025
Start: 6 January 2026
End: 27 March 2026
16 February 2026 – 20 February 2026
Start: 14 April 2026
End: 17 July 2026
25 May 2026 – 29 May 2026
22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026
30 March 2026 – 10 April 2026
21 July 2026 – 1 September 2026
- 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
- School INSET Day — 5 January 2026
- School INSET Day — 20 July 2026
- Staff INSET Days — 1 & 2 September 2026
- Pupils return — 3 September 2026
Further note from the calendar: “Year 7 to return Wednesday 3rd September 2025. All other years to return Monday 8th September 2025.”
Calendar Disclaimer
The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official Bedford Free 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.
