Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | Inset Day (School opens for staff only) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Inset Day (School opens for staff only) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Staggered Start (Year 7 Students Only) |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Staggered Start (Year 7, 10 & 12 Students Only) |
| Sep 10, 2025 | All Students Return |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Term Ends |
| Oct 27-31, 2025 | Autumn Half Term |
| Nov 3, 2025 | School Opens |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Term Ends |
| Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Trust Inset Day (School opens for staff only) |
| Jan 6, 2026 | QEGS Inset Day (School opens for staff only) |
| Jan 7, 2026 | School Opens |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Term Ends |
| Feb 16-20, 2026 | Spring Half Term inc Shrovetide |
| Feb 23, 2026 | School Opens |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Term Ends |
| Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2026 | Easter Holiday |
| Apr 13, 2026 | School Opens |
| May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 22, 2026 | Term Ends |
| May 25-29, 2026 | Summer Half Term |
| Jun 1, 2026 | School Opens |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Term Ends |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Inset Day (School closed) |
| Jul 23, 2026 - Early Sep 2026 | Summer Holiday |
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day (Bank Holiday) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday (Bank Holiday) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday (Bank Holiday) |
| May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Day (Bank Holiday) |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Boxing Day (Bank Holiday) |
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — Term Dates FAQ (Academic Year 2025–2026)
What academic year does this cover?
2025–2026.
Autumn Term When are the Autumn Term dates (start & end)?
Teaching for all students runs from Wednesday 10 September 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025.
(First half ends Fri 24 October 2025; second half begins Mon 3 November 2025.)
Half Term When is the Autumn Half Term?
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025.
Autumn Term Are there staggered starts in September?
Yes. Mon 8 Sep 2025: Year 7 only. Tue 9 Sep 2025: Years 7, 10 & 12 only. Wed 10 Sep 2025: all students return.
Inset Days Which INSET days fall in the Autumn Term?
Thu 4 Sep 2025 and Fri 5 Sep 2025 — school opens for staff only.
Christmas Holiday When is the Christmas holiday?
Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026.
Spring Term When are the Spring Term dates (start & end)?
Wednesday 7 January 2026 – Friday 27 March 2026.
(First half ends Fri 13 February 2026; second half begins Mon 23 February 2026.)
Half Term When is the Spring Half Term?
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026 (includes Shrovetide).
Inset Days Which INSET days fall at the start of Spring Term?
Mon 5 Jan 2026 (Trust INSET — staff only) and Tue 6 Jan 2026 (QEGS INSET — staff only).
Easter Holiday When is the Easter holiday?
Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026.
Summer Term When are the Summer Term dates (start & end)?
Monday 13 April 2026 – Wednesday 22 July 2026.
(First half ends Fri 22 May 2026; second half begins Mon 1 June 2026.)
Half Term When is the Summer Half Term?
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026.
May Day Is there an Early May Bank Holiday (May Day) shown?
Yes — Monday 4 May 2026.
Inset Day Are there INSET days at the end of the year?
Yes — Thursday 23 July 2026 (school closed).
Summer Holiday When do summer holidays begin?
After term ends on Wednesday 22 July 2026. An additional INSET day is on Thursday 23 July 2026. (Return date is on the next year's calendar.)
When do students return after each break?
After Autumn Half Term: Mon 3 Nov 2025.
After Christmas: Wed 7 Jan 2026 (following two INSET days on 5–6 Jan).
After Spring Half Term: Mon 23 Feb 2026.
After Summer Half Term: Mon 1 Jun 2026.
After Christmas: Wed 7 Jan 2026 (following two INSET days on 5–6 Jan).
After Spring Half Term: Mon 23 Feb 2026.
After Summer Half Term: Mon 1 Jun 2026.
Bank & Public Holidays relevant to 2025–2026
Christmas Day: Thu 25 Dec 2025
Boxing Day: Fri 26 Dec 2025
New Year’s Day: Thu 1 Jan 2026
Good Friday: Fri 3 Apr 2026
Easter Monday: Mon 6 Apr 2026
Early May Bank Holiday (May Day): Mon 4 May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday: Mon 25 May 2026
Summer Bank Holiday: Mon 31 Aug 2026
Boxing Day: Fri 26 Dec 2025
New Year’s Day: Thu 1 Jan 2026
Good Friday: Fri 3 Apr 2026
Easter Monday: Mon 6 Apr 2026
Early May Bank Holiday (May Day): Mon 4 May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday: Mon 25 May 2026
Summer Bank Holiday: Mon 31 Aug 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar 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.