South West School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 14 councils and local authorities in South West. Search or browse councils below.

The next school holiday for most councils in South West is Autumn Half Term, starting on Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Popular South West Councils and Their Next School Holiday

Explore popular councils in South West and see the next school holiday and holiday start date for each council.

Bath and North East Somerset Council

The next school holiday for Bath and North East Somerset Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 21 days away.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

The next school holiday for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Bristol City Council

The next school holiday for Bristol City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 21 days away.

Cornwall Council

The next school holiday for Cornwall Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Devon County Council

The next school holiday for Devon County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Dorset Council

The next school holiday for Dorset Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

South West Councils and Local Authorities

Browse all 14 councils and local authorities in South West. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Bath and North East Somerset Council

The next school holiday for Bath and North East Somerset Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

The next school holiday for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Bristol City Council

The next school holiday for Bristol City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Cornwall Council

The next school holiday for Cornwall Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Devon County Council

The next school holiday for Devon County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Dorset Council

The next school holiday for Dorset Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Gloucestershire County Council

The next school holiday for Gloucestershire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

North Somerset Council

The next school holiday for North Somerset Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Plymouth City Council

The next school holiday for Plymouth City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Somerset Council

The next school holiday for Somerset Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

South Gloucestershire Council

The next school holiday for South Gloucestershire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Swindon Borough Council

The next school holiday for Swindon Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Torbay Council

The next school holiday for Torbay Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Wiltshire Council

The next school holiday for Wiltshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Frequently Asked Questions About South West School Term Dates

Most South West schools return on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most South West schools break up for autumn half term on Friday, 23 October 2026. Autumn half term runs from Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 2 November 2026. Dates vary between councils — check your specific council for exact dates.
Most South West schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 21 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 4 January 2027.
Most South West schools break up for spring half term on Friday, 12 February 2027. Spring half term runs from Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 22 February 2027.
Most South West schools break up for Easter on Thursday, 25 March 2027. The Easter holiday runs from Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 12 April 2027.
Most South West schools break up for summer on Wednesday, 21 July 2027. Exact dates vary by council — check your specific council for the dates that apply to your area.
No, South West school term dates are not the same for all 14 councils. Each local authority publishes its own term dates for council-maintained schools. Academies and free schools may also set their own dates.
Always confirm with your school. Dates shown are the local authority’s standard calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Academies and free schools may set different dates.