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Western Education Authority Term Dates and School Holidays for 2026–2027
Find the Western Education Authority school term dates and school holidays for the 2026–2027 academic year. This page shows all term dates, half terms, and school holidays for Western Education Authority council-maintained schools, with a countdown to the next school holiday and a free .ics calendar download.
Next School Holiday
The next school holiday for Western Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
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Western Education Authority Term Dates for 2026–2027
The Western Education Authority school term dates for 2026–2027 are shown below by term, half term, and school holiday. The table provides the start and end dates for each period, along with the break-up date and return date for each school holiday and half term.
| Period | Start date | End date | Break up | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | Friday, 18 December 2026 | — | — |
| Autumn Half Term | Thursday, 29 October 2026 | Friday, 30 October 2026 | Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | Monday, 2 November 2026 |
| Christmas Holiday | Monday, 21 December 2026 | Friday, 1 January 2027 | Friday, 18 December 2026 | Saturday, 2 January 2027 |
| Spring Term | Saturday, 2 January 2027 | Wednesday, 24 March 2027 | — | — |
| Spring Half Term | Thursday, 11 February 2027 | Friday, 12 February 2027 | Wednesday, 10 February 2027 | Monday, 15 February 2027 |
| Easter Holiday | Thursday, 25 March 2027 | Friday, 2 April 2027 | Wednesday, 24 March 2027 | Saturday, 3 April 2027 |
| Summer Term | Saturday, 3 April 2027 | Wednesday, 30 June 2027 | — | — |
| Summer Half Term | Monday, 31 May 2027 | Monday, 31 May 2027 | Friday, 28 May 2027 | Tuesday, 1 June 2027 |
| Summer Holiday | Monday, 31 May 2027 | Wednesday, 30 June 2027 | Wednesday, 30 June 2027 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Western Education Authority School Term Dates
Schools in Western Education Authority return on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Western Education Authority schools break up for autumn half term on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Autumn half term runs from Thursday, 29 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026. Schools return on Monday, 2 November 2026.
Western Education Authority schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027. Schools return on Saturday, 2 January 2027.
Western Education Authority schools break up for spring half term on Wednesday, 10 February 2027. Spring half term runs from Thursday, 11 February 2027 to Friday, 12 February 2027. Schools return on Monday, 15 February 2027.
Western Education Authority schools break up for Easter on Wednesday, 24 March 2027. The Easter holiday runs from Thursday, 25 March 2027 to Friday, 2 April 2027. Schools return on Saturday, 3 April 2027.
Western Education Authority schools break up for summer on Wednesday, 30 June 2027. The summer holiday begins on Thursday, 1 July 2027.
Western Education Authority schools break up for summer half term on Friday, 28 May 2027. Summer half term runs from Monday, 31 May 2027 to Monday, 31 May 2027. Schools return on Tuesday, 1 June 2027.
Always confirm with your school. These dates are Western Education Authority’s standard calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Academies, free schools and faith schools may set different dates. Check your school’s website before booking travel.