Upton-by-Chester High School – Term Dates 2025–26 (FAQ)
Upton-by-Chester High School – Term Dates (2025–26)
Which academic year do these dates cover?
The published calendar covers 2025–26.
When are the Autumn Term 2025 dates (start and end)?
Wed 3 Sep 2025 – Fri 24 Oct 2025Autumn Term (1st half) Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Fri 19 Dec 2025Autumn Term (2nd half)
When is the Autumn half-term break?
Mon 27 Oct 2025 – Fri 31 Oct 2025.
When are the Spring Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
Mon 5 Jan 2026 – Fri 13 Feb 2026Spring Term (1st half) Mon 23 Feb 2026 – Wed 1 Apr 2026Spring Term (2nd half)
When is the Spring half-term break?
Mon 16 Feb 2026 – Fri 20 Feb 2026.
When are the Summer Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Fri 22 May 2026Summer Term (1st half) Mon 1 Jun 2026 – Fri 17 Jul 2026Summer Term (2nd half)
When is the Summer half-term break?
Mon 25 May 2026 – Fri 29 May 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday?
Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Fri 2 Jan 2026.
This is the two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms (as shown on the school calendar).
When is the Easter Holiday (Spring Break)?
Thu 2 Apr 2026 – Fri 17 Apr 2026 — noted on the calendar as “includes Easter bank holidays.”
(Exact bank-holiday dates are not listed separately on the calendar.)
When is the Summer Holiday?
Mon 20 Jul 2026 – Tue 1 Sep 2026.
Are there bank and public holidays shown on this calendar?
The calendar explicitly marks:
• Mon 4 May 2026 — Early May Bank Holiday (single day inside Summer Term).
Notes from the calendar text: Good Friday and Easter Monday fall within the Spring Break (2–17 Apr 2026). Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall within the Christmas Break (22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026). Specific dates for those bank holidays are not individually listed on the school calendar.
What are the Inset Days (school closed to learners) for 2025–26?
The calendar notes “Return to school: Thu 3 Sep 2026.”
Is there a mid-term single-day bank holiday during Summer Term?
Yes — Mon 4 May 2026 (Early May Bank Holiday) is shown between 20 Apr – 22 May 2026.
Quick view: all key date ranges at a glance
Autumn 2025: 3 Sep – 24 Oct; 3 Nov – 19 Dec
Autumn Half-Term: 27–31 Oct
Christmas Holiday: 22 Dec – 2 Jan
Spring 2026: 5 Jan – 13 Feb; 23 Feb – 1 Apr
Spring Half-Term: 16–20 Feb
Easter Holiday: 2–17 Apr (includes Easter bank holidays)
Summer 2026: 20 Apr – 22 May; 1 Jun – 17 Jul
Summer Half-Term: 25–29 May
Summer Holiday: 20 Jul – 1 Sep
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 Upton-by-Chester High 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.
