The Mosslands School Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

The Mosslands School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

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

Autumn Term 2025: Wednesday 3 September 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025.

The school lists INSET days on Mon 1 Sept and Tue 2 Sept 2025 before term opening arrangements.

When is the Autumn half-term break 2025?

Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025.

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

Spring Term 2026: Monday 5 January 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026.

When is the Spring half-term break 2026?

Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026.

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

Summer Term 2026: Monday 13 April 2026 to Friday 17 July 2026.

Additional INSET days follow on Fri 17 July and Mon 20 July 2026. Summer holidays start from Tuesday 21 July 2026.

When is the Summer half-term break 2026?

Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026.

What are the Christmas, Easter, and Summer Holidays?
  • Christmas Holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026.
    A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
  • Easter Holiday: Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2026 (includes Good Friday 3 April and Easter Monday 6 April).
    A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms; may not always align with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
  • Summer Holiday: From Tuesday 21 July 2026.
    The longest break, around six weeks, from late July to early September.
Which Bank and Public Holidays fall within 2025–2026?
  • Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025
  • Boxing Day – Friday 26 December 2025
  • New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January 2026
  • Good Friday – Friday 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday – Monday 6 April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 4 May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 25 May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 31 August 2026
What are the INSET days (school closed to all pupils)?
  • Monday 1 September 2025 – INSET Day
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025 – INSET Day
  • Friday 5 December 2025 – INSET Day
  • Friday 17 July 2026 – INSET Day
  • Monday 20 July 2026 – INSET Day
How do September staggered starts work in 2025?
  • Wed 3 September: Years 7 at 08:45; Year 12 registration at 09:45; Year 11 at 10:55.
  • Thurs 4 September: Years 8, 9 and 10 are in at 08:45.
  • Mon 8 September: Year 13 are in.

Open teaching days in Autumn are listed as Wed 3 Sept to Fri 24 Oct 2025, and Mon 3 Nov to Fri 19 Dec 2025.

When exactly are the open teaching weeks in each term?
  • Autumn 2025:
    • Wed 3 September – Fri 24 October 2025
    • Mon 3 November – Fri 19 December 2025
  • Spring 2026:
    • Mon 5 January – Fri 13 February 2026
    • Mon 23 February – Fri 27 March 2026
  • Summer 2026:
    • Mon 13 April – Fri 22 May 2026
    • Mon 1 June – Fri 17 July 2026
What academic year does this FAQ cover?

This page covers The Mosslands School term dates for the 2025–2026 academic year exactly as listed on the school calendar.