Wales School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 22 councils and local authorities in Wales. Browse councils below to view school term dates and school holidays for 2026–2027.

The next school holiday in Wales is Autumn Half Term, starting on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Wales has a single set of term dates approved by the Welsh Government, shared across all 22 councils. Powys County Council is the only exception with slightly different dates. Academies and faith schools may also set their own dates.

Popular Wales Councils and Their Next School Holiday

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

Cardiff Council

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

Newport City Council

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

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

The next school holiday for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Vale of Glamorgan Council

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

Caerphilly County Borough Council

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

All Wales Councils

Browse all 22 councils in Wales. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

The next school holiday for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Bridgend County Borough Council

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

Caerphilly County Borough Council

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

Cardiff Council

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

Carmarthenshire County Council

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

Ceredigion County Council

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

City and County of Swansea

The next school holiday for City and County of Swansea is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Conwy County Borough Council

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

Denbighshire County Council

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

Flintshire County Council

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

Gwynedd Council

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

Isle of Anglesey County Council

The next school holiday for Isle of Anglesey County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

The next school holiday for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Monmouthshire County Council

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

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

The next school holiday for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Newport City Council

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

Pembrokeshire County Council

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

Powys County Council

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

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

The next school holiday for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Torfaen County Borough Council

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

Vale of Glamorgan Council

The next school holiday for Vale of Glamorgan Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Wrexham County Borough Council

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wales School Term Dates

Wales school term dates are almost the same for all councils. The Welsh Government issues a direction setting standard term dates across all 22 local authorities in Wales. Powys County Council is the only authority with slightly different dates. Academies and faith schools may also vary.
Most Welsh schools return on 1 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Spring half term in Wales runs from 8 to 12 February 2027 for most councils — a week earlier than most of England.
The summer holiday in Wales runs from around 20 July to 1 September 2027 — approximately six weeks.
Always confirm with your school. These dates are the standard Wales calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Independent schools and some academies may differ.