Victoria College – Post-Primary Term Dates 2025/2026

Victoria College – Post-Primary Term Dates 2025/2026

When does the Autumn Term start and end?
The Autumn Term runs from Tuesday 26 August 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025.
When is the Autumn Half Term break?
The Autumn Half Term break is from Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2025.
When does the Spring Term start and end?
The Spring Term runs from Monday 5 January 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term break?
The Spring Half Term break is from Monday 9 February to Friday 13 February 2026.
When does the Summer Term start and end?
The Summer Term runs from Monday 13 April 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Are there any Bank Holidays during the school year?
Yes, the Bank Holidays are:
  • Tuesday 17 March 2026
  • Monday 4 May 2026
When are the School Development Days?
The School Development Days are on:
  • Friday 26 September 2025
  • Tuesday 18 November 2025
  • Friday 12 December 2025
  • Friday 6 February 2026
  • Monday 25 May 2026
Pupils are not required to attend school on these days.
When does the school year start for students?
  • Friday 22 August 2025 – Incoming Year 13 interviews/subject meetings (Times to be confirmed)
  • Monday 25 August 2025 – Bank Holiday (School Closed)
  • Tuesday 26 August 2025 – Year 8 Induction (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)
  • Wednesday 27 August 2025 – Year 8 Induction (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
  • Wednesday 27 August 2025 – New Year 9-14 Induction (9:00 am – 10:00 am)
  • Wednesday 27 August 2025 – All Year 9-14 (10:00 am – 12:00 noon)
  • Thursday 28 August 2025 – Start of School (Normal School Day)
When is the Christmas Holiday?
The Christmas Holiday is a two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
When is the Easter Holiday?
The Easter Holiday is a two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms, which may not always align with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
When is the Summer Holiday?
The Summer Holiday is the longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.
What are the public holidays observed during the academic year?
  • New Year’s Day – January 1
  • Good Friday – Variable date
  • Easter Monday – Variable date
  • Early May Bank Holiday – First Monday in May
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Last Monday in May
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Last Monday in August
  • Christmas Day – December 25
  • Boxing Day – December 26
What important information should parents note?
Parents should note that pupils are not required to attend school on School Development Days and the first few days of term may include induction or interview sessions for specific year groups.