Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Term Dates 2025-2026

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Term Dates 2025–2026

When does the Autumn Term start and end in 2025?
The Autumn Term (Michaelmas Term) starts on Monday 1 September 2025 for Upper Sixth Form and on Thursday 4 September 2025 for all other year groups. The term ends on Wednesday 17 December 2025 for Fifth, Lower and Upper Sixth Form, and on Thursday 18 December 2025 for First to Fourth Form.
When is the Autumn Half Term break?
The Autumn Half Term runs from Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025.
When is the Christmas Holiday?
The Christmas Holiday runs from Friday 19 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026, providing a two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
When does the Spring Term start and end?
The Spring Term (Lent Term) begins on Tuesday 6 January 2026. It ends on Thursday 26 March 2026 for Fifth, Lower and Upper Sixth Form, and on Friday 27 March 2026 for First to Fourth Form.
When is the Spring Half Term break?
The Spring Half Term takes place from Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday?
The Easter Holiday runs from Saturday 28 March 2026 to Sunday 12 April 2026, providing a two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms.
When does the Summer Term start and end?
The Summer Term (Trinity Term) begins on Tuesday 14 April 2026. It ends on Wednesday 15 July 2026 for Lower Sixth Form and on Thursday 16 July 2026 for First to Fourth Form.
When is the Summer Half Term break?
The Summer Half Term runs from Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026.
When is the Summer Holiday?
The Summer Holiday begins on Friday 17 July 2026 and runs until Monday 31 August 2026, lasting approximately six weeks.
What staff professional days are scheduled during the academic year?
Staff Professional Days take place on Monday 1 September 2025, Monday 3 November 2025, Monday 5 January 2026, and Monday 13 April 2026.
What bank and public holidays occur during the 2025–2026 school year?
Bank and public holidays during this academic year include 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), Christmas Day (25 December 2025), and Boxing Day (26 December 2025).