Birkenhead High School Academy – Term Dates 2025–2026 (FAQ)

Birkenhead High School Academy — Student Term Dates 2025–2026

When is the Autumn Term 2025 (start and end)?

Start: Monday 8 September 2025
End: Friday 19 December 2025

When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?

Monday 20 October – Friday 31 October 2025 (inclusive).

When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?

Start: Monday 5 January 2026
End: Friday 27 March 2026

When is the Spring Half Term 2026?

Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026 (inclusive).

When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?

Start: Monday 13 April 2026
End: Thursday 9 July 2026

When is the Summer Half Term 2026?

Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 (inclusive).

What are the Bank/Public Holidays that fall in 2025–2026 (as shown)?
  • Thursday 25 December 2025 – Christmas Day
  • Friday 26 December 2025 – Boxing Day
  • Thursday 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
  • Friday 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
  • Monday 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday
  • Monday 4 May 2026 – Early May Bank Holiday
  • Monday 25 May 2026 – Spring Bank Holiday

Only the bank/public holidays listed on the school calendar are included.

What are the Staff Study Days (INSET) shown for 2025–2026?
  • Thursday 4 September 2025
  • Friday 5 September 2025
  • Wednesday 24 September 2025 (TBC)
  • Friday 13 February 2026
  • Friday 10 July 2026 (taken as twilight)
Are there any early finish times?
  • Friday 19 December 2025: Juniors finish 12:15, Seniors finish 12:30
  • Thursday 9 July 2026: Juniors finish 12:15, Seniors finish 12:30
What are the Easter Weekend dates noted on the calendar?

Friday 3 April 2026 – Monday 6 April 2026.

Christmas Holiday

A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.

Easter Holiday

A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms, which may not always align with the exact dates of the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Summer Holiday

The longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.