West Midlands School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

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

The next school holiday for most councils in West Midlands is Autumn Half Term, starting on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Popular West Midlands Councils and Their Next School Holiday

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

Birmingham City Council

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

Coventry City Council

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

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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

Herefordshire Council

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

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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

Shropshire Council

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

West Midlands Councils and Local Authorities

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

Birmingham City Council

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

Coventry City Council

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

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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

Herefordshire Council

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

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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

Shropshire Council

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

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

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

Staffordshire County Council

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

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

The next school holiday for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Telford and Wrekin Council

The next school holiday for Telford and Wrekin Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Walsall Council

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

Warwickshire County Council

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

Wolverhampton City Council

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

Worcestershire County Council

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Midlands School Term Dates

Most West Midlands schools return on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most West Midlands 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 West Midlands schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 4 January 2027.
Most West Midlands 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 West Midlands 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 West Midlands 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, West Midlands 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.