Ely College Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | Training Day |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Training Day |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Start of Autumn Term |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Training Day |
| Oct 27-31, 2025 | Autumn Half Term |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Training Day |
| Nov 4, 2025 | School Reopens After Half Term |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Last Day of Autumn Term |
| Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Training Day |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Start of Spring Term |
| Feb 16-20, 2026 | Spring Half Term |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Last Day of Spring Term |
| Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2026 | Easter Holiday |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Start of Summer Term |
| May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 25-29, 2026 | Summer Half Term |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Last Day of Summer Term |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Disaggregated Training Day |
| Jul 21 - Sep 1, 2026 | Summer Holiday |
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Boxing Day |
Ely College — Term Dates FAQ (Academic Year 2025–2026)
When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?
Term
Start of term: 3 September 2025
Last day of term: 19 December 2025
When is the Autumn Half Term?
Half Term
Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025.
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
Term
Start of term: 6 January 2026
Last day of term: 27 March 2026
When is the Spring Half Term?
Half Term
Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026.
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
Term
Start of term: 13 April 2026
Last day of term: 17 July 2026
When is the Summer Half Term?
Half Term
Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026.
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)
Holiday
22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Two-week break.
Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)
Holiday
30 March 2026 to 10 April 2026. Two-week break; may not align exactly with Easter weekend.
Summer Holiday (end of academic year)
Holiday
21 July 2026 to 1 September 2026. Longest break.
Which Bank and Public Holidays fall in this academic year?
Bank/Public Holidays
- 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 (also listed on the school calendar)
- Spring Bank Holiday — 25 May 2026
- Summer Bank Holiday — 31 August 2026
What are the Staff Training / INSET Days?
Training/INSET
- 1 September 2025 — Training Day
- 2 September 2025 — Training Day
- 24 October 2025 — Training Day
- 3 November 2025 — Training Day
- 5 January 2026 — Training Day
- 20 July 2026 — Disaggregated Training Day
When do students return after the Autumn Half Term?
Return Date
School reopens to students on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
When do students return after the Christmas break?
Return Date
6 January 2026 (Spring Term starts; 5 January is a Training Day).
Is there a May Day Bank Holiday shown on the school calendar?
Bank Holiday
Yes — Monday 4 May 2026.
What is the last day of the school year?
Term End
Friday 17 July 2026.
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.
Calendar Disclaimer
The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official Ely College 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.